Green Beans with Miso Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Green Beans with Miso Butter
45 min.
2
359kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Green Beans with Miso Butter, a dish that perfectly marries simplicity and sophistication. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate, making it an ideal choice for antipasti, starters, or even a light snack. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a vibrant dish that serves two, perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant gathering.

The star of this recipe is the fresh green beans, which are blanched to retain their crispness and vibrant color. They are then tossed in a luscious miso butter sauce that adds a rich umami flavor, elevating the dish to new heights. The combination of garlic and shallots infuses the beans with aromatic goodness, while a splash of sake and vegetable broth creates a silky sauce that clings beautifully to each bite.

Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that allows you to enjoy it guilt-free. With a generous amount of healthy fats from the butter and sesame seeds, along with a touch of protein, this recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious. Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself, Green Beans with Miso Butter is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 pound green beans trimmed
  • servings kosher salt 
  • teaspoons miso 
  • 0.3 cup rice wine 
  • servings sesame seed 
  • teaspoons shallots minced
  • tablespoons butter unsalted room-temperature
  • 0.3 cup vegetable stock 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook 1/2 pound trimmed green beansin a large pot of boiling saltedwater until crisp-tender, 2-3minutes; drain.
  2. Transferto a bowl of ice water to cool;drain.
  3. Whisk 2 tablespoons plus2 teaspoons room-temperatureunsalted butter with 2 teaspoonsmiso in a small bowl.
  4. Heat2 tablespoons vegetable oil in alarge skillet over medium-highheat.
  5. Add beans; seasonwith kosher salt and freshlyground black pepper. Tossto coat. Stir in 2 teaspoons mincedshallot and 1 minced garlicclove; cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add1/4 cup sake; cook until almostevaporated, 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add 1/4 cup vegetable brothor water; cook until saucethickens and reduces by half,about 1 minute. Lower heatto medium; add miso butterand stir until a creamy sauceforms.
  8. Garnish with sesameseeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories359kcal
Protein5.5%
Fat77.98%
Carbs16.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
139.5
Glycemic Load
3.69
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.272173781758%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
3.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:359.07kcal
17.95%
Fat:29.55g
45.46%
Saturated Fat:9.94g
62.14%
Carbohydrates:14.08g
4.69%
Net Carbohydrates:9.63g
3.5%
Sugar:4.52g
5.03%
Cholesterol:30.1mg
10.03%
Sodium:545.43mg
23.71%
Alcohol:4.83g
100%
Alcohol %:2.8%
100%
Protein:4.69g
9.37%
Vitamin K:76.71µg
73.06%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.9%
Vitamin A:1201.58IU
24.03%
Copper:0.44mg
22.13%
Fiber:4.45g
17.8%
Vitamin C:14.46mg
17.53%
Magnesium:62.36mg
15.59%
Iron:2.58mg
14.32%
Calcium:132.26mg
13.23%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.06%
Vitamin E:1.93mg
12.84%
Folate:47.48µg
11.87%
Phosphorus:111.76mg
11.18%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.14%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.33%
Potassium:314.23mg
8.98%
Zinc:1.09mg
7.28%
Selenium:4.65µg
6.65%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.35%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.11%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.4%
Source:Epicurious