Ashley Lewis
@alewis
Peanut Butter Green Beans
A delightful and crunchy side dish featuring fresh green beans coated in a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for adding a unique twist to your meals.
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:6
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 1/3 pound
- 5 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/3 cup
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Peanut Butter Green Beans.
Step 1
Start by filling a large pot with lightly salted water and bringing it to a gentle boil.
Step 2
Once the water is bubbling, toss in the fresh green beans and let them cook uncovered for about three minutes, or until they’re tender yet still vibrant.
Step 3
After they’ve reached that perfect texture, drain the green beans in a colander and quickly plunge them into a bowl of ice water.
Step 4
This step is crucial as it halts the cooking process and helps preserve their beautiful color and crunch.
Step 5
Once the green beans are nice and cool, drain them again and chop them into bite-sized pieces, roughly two inches long.
Step 6
Now, let’s whip up a delicious peanut sauce that will elevate your green beans.
Step 7
In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, sweet brown sugar, savory soy sauce, chopped peanuts for that delightful crunch, and miso paste if you’re feeling adventurous.
Step 8
Stir everything together until it’s well blended and smooth.
Step 9
Next, add your chopped green beans to the bowl of peanut sauce and gently toss them until they’re evenly coated in that rich, flavorful mixture.
Step 10
This dish is best served right away, so dig in and enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes! Whether you’re serving it as a side or a light main dish, these green beans are sure to impress.