If you’re looking for a fast, flavorful side dish that delivers big umami energy, these Blistered Miso Garlic Green Beans are it. Quickly sautéed until crisp-tender with just the right amount of char, they’re tossed in a savory glaze made with miso paste, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and a touch of maple syrup for balance. Finished with toasted sesame seeds for crunch, this dish is bold, satisfying, and comes together in under 15 minutes—perfect for weeknights or whenever your meal needs a flavorful upgrade.
Blistered Miso Garlic Green Beans (Easy Umami Side Dish)
These Blistered Miso Garlic Green Beans are quick, flavorful, and packed with umami. Sautéed until crisp and slightly charred, then tossed in a garlicky miso glaze, they make the perfect easy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs french green beans (Haricots Verts) ends removed and cut in half
- 8 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil and maple syrup.
- Heat a cast iron pan on high heat. Add olive oil. Once the oil is glistening, add green beans and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning a few times so that they cook evenly.
- Add garlic and toss to mix well with the green beans. Cook 1 minute.
- Pour miso mixture over green beans and toss to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes until the green beans get sticky and covered in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.