Tired of traditional green bean casserole? Retire the canned cream of mushroom soup and fried onions! You’ll get more crunch and flavor with this fresh take on Thanksgiving green beans – sautéed in sesame oil, glazed in honey and balsamic vinegar and flaunting big flavors. Sesame seeds and cashews dress up the savory side dish with nuanced nuttiness and aesthetic appeal – a must for holiday spreads (and a plus for any weeknight meal!).
Sautéed Green Beans With Honey Balsamic Sesame Glaze
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 165 kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs. fresh green beans
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
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In large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil over medium heat.
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Add green beans, onion and garlic. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes or until green beans begin to soften and onions begin to caramelize.
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Stir in balsamic vinegar, honey, coconut aminos, salt, pepper and cashews. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove cover and sprinkle green bean mixture with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Green Beans With Honey Balsamic Sesame Glaze
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 165
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 277mg12%
Potassium 209mg6%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 264IU5%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.