Green Beans with Sesame Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
24%
Green Beans with Sesame Vinaigrette
45 min.
6
120kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and healthy side dish that will elevate your meal? Look no further than our Green Beans with Sesame Vinaigrette! This delightful recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan, but it’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it a perfect choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves six people, all while keeping the calorie count at a light 120 kcal per serving. The crisp-tender green beans are the star of the show, providing a fresh and crunchy texture that pairs beautifully with the nutty flavors of toasted sesame seeds and the zesty kick of Dijon mustard.

The sesame vinaigrette is a simple yet flavorful dressing that brings everything together, combining olive oil, Asian sesame oil, white-wine vinegar, and a touch of salt and pepper. This dressing not only enhances the green beans but also adds a delightful depth of flavor that will have your guests asking for seconds.

Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner, a holiday gathering, or a casual weeknight meal, this Green Beans with Sesame Vinaigrette recipe is sure to impress. It’s a dish that celebrates the beauty of fresh ingredients while being easy to prepare. So grab your pot and colander, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • 1.5 lb green beans trimmed
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon sesame oil 
  • tablespoons sesame seed toasted
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When beans are cool, drain and pat dry.
  3. Whisk together oils, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined well, then add beans and sesame seeds and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein8.16%
Fat64.92%
Carbs26.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.17
Glycemic Load
2.35
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.5878260135651%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:119.91kcal
6%
Fat:9.3g
14.31%
Saturated Fat:1.31g
8.18%
Carbohydrates:8.68g
2.89%
Net Carbohydrates:5.21g
1.89%
Sugar:3.73g
4.14%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:219.58mg
9.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.63g
5.26%
Vitamin K:53.23µg
50.69%
Vitamin C:13.85mg
16.79%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.49%
Vitamin A:784.33IU
15.69%
Fiber:3.47g
13.88%
Folate:40.14µg
10.03%
Vitamin E:1.5mg
9.97%
Magnesium:38.76mg
9.69%
Copper:0.19mg
9.49%
Iron:1.64mg
9.13%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.12%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.82%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.4%
Potassium:256.44mg
7.33%
Calcium:69.72mg
6.97%
Phosphorus:62mg
6.2%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.82%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.28%
Selenium:2.17µg
3.1%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.63%
Source:Epicurious