Fresh Steamed Green Beans with Wasabi Dipping Sauce
Crisp, vibrant, and full of bold flavors, these Fresh Steamed Green Beans with Wasabi Dipping Sauce are a quick and healthy side dish with an irresistible gourmet twist. Perfectly steamed to maintain their tender-crisp texture and bright green hue, the green beans become the ideal pairing for a zesty dipping sauce made from soy sauce, wasabi paste, rice vinegar, honey, and nutty sesame oil. This easy recipe comes together in under 20 minutes, making it a go-to option for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Garnished with optional sesame seeds for added crunch and eye-catching appeal, these green beans are a delightful balance of simplicity and sophistication. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a versatile accompaniment that’s sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 500 ml water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and trim the fresh green beans by cutting off both ends. Set aside.
Step 2
In a steamer or a pot fitted with a steaming basket, bring 500 ml of water to a boil.
Step 3
Add the green beans to the steaming basket, cover with a lid, and steam for 6–8 minutes, or until the beans are tender-crisp and bright green.
Step 4
While the green beans are steaming, prepare the wasabi dipping sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, wasabi paste, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil until well combined and smooth.
Step 5
Once the green beans are done steaming, immediately transfer them to a serving plate.
Step 6
Sprinkle optional sesame seeds over the steamed green beans as a garnish.
Step 7
Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature with the prepared wasabi dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1026.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 273.9 |
| Total Fat 10.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1375.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.5g | |
| Protein 11.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 238.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1089.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories