Sesame Tempura Green Beans with Soy Dipping Sauce

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Sesame Tempura Green Beans with Soy Dipping Sauce
20 min.
6
410kcal

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Indulge in the delightful crunch of Sesame Tempura Green Beans, a vegetarian and dairy-free appetizer that will elevate any meal or gathering. With each bite, you'll experience the perfect balance of flavors, as the fresh green beans are enveloped in a light and crispy batter, enhanced by the nutty aroma of sesame seeds. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick snacks, antipasti platters, or sophisticated starters for dinner parties.

The dipping sauce, a harmonious blend of soy sauce and fresh lime juice, complements the tempura perfectly, adding a zesty touch that enhances the overall experience. This recipe serves six, ensuring everyone can enjoy the unique combination of textures and flavors. At just 410 calories per serving, it's an appetizing option that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Whether you're hosting friends, throwing a casual get-together, or simply looking for a tasty way to enjoy your veggies, Sesame Tempura Green Beans will surely impress. Grab your whisk and your pot, and let’s make a stunning dish that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate!

Ingredients

  • cup beer dark (not )
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon granulated sugar 
  • 0.8 pound green beans trimmed
  • teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup sesame seed 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • cups vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • pot
  • kitchen thermometer
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Heat 2 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 365°F.
  2. While oil is heating, make dipping sauce by stirring together soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. 3
  3. Whisk together flour and sesame seeds and whisk in beer until batter is smooth.
  4. Toss about 10 beans in batter until coated.
  5. Add to oil 1 at a time (to keep separate) and fry, turning, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  6. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt to taste. Coat and fry remaining beans in same manner.
  7. Serve beans with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories410kcal
Protein5.01%
Fat71.63%
Carbs23.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.93
Glycemic Load
13.94
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.953043372735%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.15mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.57mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.56mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:409.67kcal
20.48%
Fat:32.51g
50.01%
Saturated Fat:4.93g
30.81%
Carbohydrates:23.85g
7.95%
Net Carbohydrates:20.96g
7.62%
Sugar:2.72g
3.02%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:341.28mg
14.84%
Alcohol:1.53g
100%
Alcohol %:0.7%
100%
Protein:5.12g
10.23%
Vitamin K:77.91µg
74.2%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.59%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.69%
Vitamin E:2.64mg
17.61%
Copper:0.33mg
16.74%
Folate:66.5µg
16.63%
Iron:2.62mg
14.55%
Selenium:9.84µg
14.06%
Vitamin B3:2.37mg
11.85%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.57%
Fiber:2.89g
11.54%
Magnesium:45.59mg
11.4%
Phosphorus:96.9mg
9.69%
Vitamin C:7.42mg
8.99%
Calcium:88.05mg
8.81%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.46%
Vitamin A:392.62IU
7.85%
Potassium:196.48mg
5.61%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.32%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.63%
Source:Epicurious