Green Beans with Benne and Sorghum

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
20%
Green Beans with Benne and Sorghum
45 min.
8
84kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious side dish that will elevate your meal to new heights? Look no further than our Green Beans with Benne and Sorghum! This recipe combines the crispness of fresh green beans with the nutty flavor of benne seeds and the unique sweetness of sorghum, creating a perfect harmony of tastes that will impress family and friends alike. As a bonus, it's not only vegetarian and vegan, but also gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it an excellent choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is both quick and easy to prepare. The star of the show, the green beans, are briefly blanched to keep their vibrant color and crispness before being roasted to perfection. Tossed in a savory dressing that brings together the rich umami of reduced-sodium soy sauce with the warm warmth of ground cumin, every bite is a delightful explosion of flavor.

Whether you're serving this dish as a complement to a main course or as part of a festive spread, Green Beans with Benne and Sorghum will be a standout. With only 84 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free pleasure! Embrace this culinary adventure and discover how a simple side can truly shine on your dining table!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • pounds green beans trimmed
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoons sesame seed 
  • tablespoons sorghum syrup 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  2. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, and let cool.
  3. Drain and pat dry.
  4. Toss beans and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and lightly charred in spots, 10–15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, sorghum, benne seeds, and cumin in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Add warm beans and toss to coat.
  7. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories84kcal
Protein12.67%
Fat39.9%
Carbs47.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.75
Glycemic Load
2.26
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.7743478443312%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:84.26kcal
4.21%
Fat:4.15g
6.38%
Saturated Fat:0.6g
3.72%
Carbohydrates:11.1g
3.7%
Net Carbohydrates:7.68g
2.79%
Sugar:3.72g
4.13%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:345.07mg
15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.97g
5.93%
Vitamin K:51.04µg
48.61%
Vitamin C:13.84mg
16.78%
Vitamin A:783.83IU
15.68%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.48%
Fiber:3.41g
13.65%
Folate:39.69µg
9.92%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.54%
Iron:1.53mg
8.5%
Magnesium:33.27mg
8.32%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.91%
Potassium:271.15mg
7.75%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.19%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.6%
Phosphorus:63.96mg
6.4%
Copper:0.1mg
5.13%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.06%
Calcium:50.25mg
5.02%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.7%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.31%
Selenium:0.88µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious