Green Beans With Miso Dressing (Ingen No Miso Ae)

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Green Beans With Miso Dressing (Ingen No Miso Ae) recipe for a healthy meal

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 lb green beans , ends snapped off
	3 tablespoons saikyo miso ( sweet white miso )
	3 tablespoons sake
	1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder , to taste
	1 pinch grated lemon zest

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Green Beans With Miso Dressing (Ingen No Miso Ae) is a Japanese recipe that is perfect as a side dish or even as a main course. The sweet white miso sauce adds a depth of flavor to the fresh and bright green beans, making it a crowd-pleaser for all occasions. This recipe is not only delicious but also healthy, as green beans are packed with nutrients and fiber. Try this recipe for a tasty and easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

Instructions

1.	Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the green beans until they are tender, about 6-8 minutes.
2.	Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together the saikyo miso, sake, mustard powder, and lemon zest.
3.	Cook the miso sauce over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
4.	Drain the cooked green beans and cool them down.
5.	In a large bowl, mix the cooked green beans with the miso sauce.
6.	Toss gently until the green beans are coated evenly with the sauce.

PROS

This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.

The sweet white miso adds a unique flavor to the green beans that is both savory and sweet.

Green beans are low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a healthy addition to any meal.

CONS

Miso paste can be high in sodium, so those watching their salt intake should use it in moderation.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of miso, which can be an acquired taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber.
They are low in calories and can help you maintain a healthy weight.
Miso paste is a fermented food that is rich in probiotics, which can help improve gut health and boost the immune system.