These green beans are rich and savory with a hint of smokiness from the char of pan-frying, the complex flavors of soy, sesame and maple, and the warmth of toasted pecans. They add a delicious Asian flair to your holiday feast.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any high-heat oil you like)
In a small bowl, stir the soy sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the fresh green beans and ¼ cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the beans are just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until very hot (a drop of water should sizzle when it hits the pan). Add the green beans and cook, without stirring, until charred on one side, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until beans are charred all over, about 3 more minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and add the sauce mixture and pecans, tossing repeatedly to coat.
Nutrition facts
Calories
180
Fat
16g
Sat Fat
1.5g
Sodium
390mg
Carbs
10g
Fiber
4g
Protein
3g
Meet Kristen
Hi! My name is Kristen Millican and I am so glad you have stopped by! Our family has been harvesting and selling pecans since 1888. I love sharing my favorite pecan recipes, stories about life on our pecan farm, and so much more!
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