Korean Spiced Kidney Beans

Elevate your side dish game with these bold and flavorful Korean Spiced Kidney Beans! This quick 20-minute recipe combines tender kidney beans with a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste), and fragrant sesame oil, creating the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. Enhanced with minced garlic, ginger, and a drizzle of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these beans make an irresistible protein-packed side or a hearty topping for steamed rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a unique addition to your Korean-inspired spread, this dish is a delicious fusion of simplicity and bold taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 1 stalk Green onions (sliced, optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned kidney beans thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey to create the sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Add the kidney beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic and ginger.

Step 6

Pour the prepared sauce over the beans and stir to combine. Let the beans simmer in the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the beans to a serving dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top for garnish, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(540.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	727.1

Total Fat 31.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1963.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 26.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187.0mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1463.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 49.1%