Description
These Sesame Ginger Glazed Green Beans are so full of flavor they’re downright addictive! They’re the perfect side dish to pair with so many Asian inspired meals. I especially like to serve them with my Slow Cooker 5 Spice Pulled Pork and some steamed Jasmine rice. They’re gluten free and dairy free and a great way to eat lots of veggies while truly enjoying them!
Ingredients
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 Tablespoon avocado oil, or other oil suitable for high heat
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 cup water
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
2 Tablespoons coconut aminos, or gluten free soy sauce
1 Teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional: 1-2 Teaspoons toastes sesame seeds as garnish
Instructions
Place a 9″ cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the avocado oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté 30-45 seconds or until fragrant, then add the green beans to the pan and stir to distribute the garlic and ginger.
Turn the heat up to medium high, and add the 1/4 cup water to the pan. Partially cover the pan with a lid placed slightly askew to steam/sauté.
Stir every 1-2 minutes and continue to cook until the water is gone, about 6-7 minutes, or until the green beans are bright green and crisp tender.
Remove the lid, and turn the heat up to high. Add the maple syrup, coconut aminos, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Cook stirring continuously until the sauce reduces to a glaze like consistency, and almost all liquid is gone in the pan, 1-2 minutes.
Place the finished green beans in a serving dish, sprinkle with the optional sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian