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    Home » Side Dishes » Sesame Ginger Green Beans

    Sesame Ginger Green Beans

    Published: Jul 9, 2015 · Modified: May 27, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

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    These sesame ginger green beans are tender crisp and a little spicy. This recipe makes a quick low-carb, keto, vegan and paleo side dish, flavoured with garlic, ginger and jalapeño.

    Sesame Ginger Green Beans in an oval serving dish.

    These Keto Sesame Ginger Green Beans are a game-changer! If you need new green bean recipe ideas, look no further! These spicy green beans are delicious.

    We love fresh green beans and usually just eat them lightly steamed. But sometimes we like to fancy them up a bit and these Sesame Ginger Green Beans have become one of our favourite green bean recipes.

    A large pile of fresh green beans

    I am overloaded with green beans. Yesterday I picked more than 450 beans from one short six-foot row in my garden and I did the same two days before that, and again two days before that.

    I keep hoping that the plants will stop producing, but today there are more waiting to be picked. Thankfully, I found homes for the surplus with family, neighbours and friends.

    Here's what you'll need to make this healthy green bean side dish:

    🛒Ingredients

    Labeled ingredients for Sesame Green Beans
    • fresh green beans
    • a shallot
    • a couple of cloves of garlic
    • fresh ginger
    • sesame oil
    • tamari gluten-free soy sauce: or coconut aminos for paleo diet
    • sesame seeds
    Sesame Ginger Green Beans in a square serving dish with a gold spoon

    🔪 Instructions

    See complete instructions in the recipe card below.

    1. Blanch the beans first by briefly cooking in boiling water and then plunging into an ice bath.
    2. Heat a wok or large skillet, then add sesame oil. Quickly stir fry the shallot, garlic, ginger and jalapeño for 30 seconds. Add the beans and toss. Cook for 2 minutes, then add coconut aminos or soy sauce and stir until well coated. Cook for a further 2 minutes or just until beans are crisp tender.
    3. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve!

    How to blanch beans

    Put the trimmed beans in a pot of boiling water and cook just until they turn bright green and are crisp-tender, no more than 4 - 5 minutes.

    Have a large bowl of ice water ready. Using a slotted spoon, remove the beans from the boiling water and immediately plunge them into the ice bath to stop the cooking process.

    Let them chill in the ice water, then drain and pat dry before adding them to the wok or skillet with the other ingredients.

    • green beans in ice water
      Plunge blanched beans into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
    • Sautéing green beans in a skillet
      Sauté beans with ginger, garlic, shallot and jalapeño.

    Frequently asked questions

    Why do you have to blanch the beans first?

    Blanching beans before sautéing them helps to tenderize them. This method keeps them beautifully green and crisp--much more appetizing than limp, dull beans!

    Can I make these beans ahead of time?

    Blanching and shocking beans is a great way to prepare part of this dish ahead of time. Once you've shocked the beans in ice water, pat them dry, wrap in paper towel and then in a container. They'll be ready for you to sauté with the remaining ingredients just before serving.

    For more information about this "blanch and shock" method, refer to How to Cook Green Beans by Jessica Gavin.

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    Sesame Ginger Green Beans in a square serving dish with a gold spoon

    Sesame Ginger Green Beans

    These sesame ginger green beans are tender crisp and a little spicy. A quick keto, paleo and vegan side dish, flavoured with sesame, garlic, ginger and jalapeño.
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    Course: Vegetable Side
    Cuisine: Chinese, North American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fresh green beans
    • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 shallot, finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
    • ½ medium jalapeño pepper, finely minced (optional)
    • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos, (for paleo diet) or gluten-free tamari
    • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Wash beans and trim stem end.
    • Blanch the beans: plunge into a large pot of boiling water just until the beans turn bright green, then immediately plunge into a large bowl of ice water. Drain in a colander.
    • Heat a wok or large skillet, then add the sesame oil. Quickly stir fry the shallot, garlic, ginger and jalapeño for 30 seconds. Add the beans and toss. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the coconut aminos or soy sauce and stir until well coated. Cook for a further 2 minutes or just until beans are crisp tender.
    • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    1. Eileen

      February 07, 2023 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      These beans are so easy and the fact the prep can be done ahead of time is very helpful especially when having a large dinner party.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 07, 2023 at 10:59 am

        Hi Eileen, That's always a plus! Thanks for the 5 stars and for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    2. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal

      July 13, 2015 at 5:47 am

      What tasty looking beans!

      Reply
    3. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      July 12, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Good thing I have all the ingredients on hand to make these beans.. they are such a perfect side to accompany dinner tonight. Thanks!

      Reply

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