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Garlic Sesame Green Beans

★★★★★ 14 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin11/9/20

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garlic sesame green beans
garlic sesame green beans

Give green beans an upgrade with this Garlic Sesame Green Beans recipe. Sautéed in oil and garlic and coated in toasted cashews and sesame seeds, this dish pairs perfectly with any main course.

garlic sesame green beans

The most delicious green beans recipe… ever

Looking for some tasty side dishes to incorporate into your fall meal lineup? Look no further. This garlic sesame green bean dish is the perfect cozy solution for pairing with all of your favorite main courses.

This recipe was born from my desire to clear the air for green beans once and for all, and to prove that they can be downright delicious! By using a handful of different flavorings and seasonings, we’re able to achieve a savory, garlic-y flavor that anyone would love.

Trust me, this recipe is a surefire way to get kiddos to eat their veggies! It’s that good.

garlic sesame green beans getting scooped

Ingredients in this recipe for garlic green beans

The ingredietns for this dish are simple and straightforward. We have our oils for sautéing, our flavorings for seasoning, the green beans, and the mix ins (cashews and sesame seeds). You only need 9 items total to make a seriously savory side dish!

  • Cashews: Cashews will be used for mixing in with the beans. They’ll add yummy toasted flavor as well as a nice crunch! You’ll need 1/4 cup, roughly chopped.
  • Sesame seeds: Sesame seeds are our second mix in and will be toasted alongside the cashews. Use 2 tbsp.
  • Avocado oil: Avocado oil will be used to sauté the green beans.
  • Sesame oil: We will also use sesame oil for sautéing because it presents a slightly different flavor.
  • Garlic: Garlic, always! I found that 6 minced cloves was the perfect amount.
  • Salt: A dash (1/4 tsp) of salt will be plenty!
  • Pepper: Follow up the salt with an equal amount of pepper.
  • Soy sauce: Our final flavoring will be soy sauce. Use 1/4 cup of your favorite low sodium type.
  • Green beans: Finally, you have to have the beans! Use 1.5 lbs, trimmed.

Tools needed to make garlic green beans

For this dish you’ll need the usual: cutting utensils, sautéing supplies, and measuring cups. That’s it!

  • Cutting board
  • Chopping knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Dutch oven or sauce pan
  • Stirring utensil
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup
garlic sesame green beans on plate

How to make garlic sesame green beans

Garlic sesame green beans are a walk in the park to prepare. We’ll start by toasting the cashews and seeds in the oven, and then we’ll move onto sautéing everything else in either a dutch oven or a sauce pan! In total, this recipe will take about 25 minutes.

To begin, preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toast the cashews and sesame seeds on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Then, set aside.

Add the avocado oil and sesame seed oil to a large dutch oven or sauce pan. Once hot, add the garlic.

Next, stir everything around until fragrant, and then add the salt and pepper. Stir in the soy sauce.

Add the green beans and toss to coat. I used tongs to continually toss, letting them cook for 10 minutes total and stirring every so often.

After 10 minutes, turn off the heat. Add the cashews and sesame seeds, toss to coat, and then serve.

Recipe questions, answered

Can I use peanuts in place of cashews?
You definitely can! Chop and toast as directed, and peanuts will be just as tasty on this dish.

I’m out of green beans but have some frozen broccoli. Would this recipe work the same way?
I would say yes. Cook everything as directed, but let the broccoli sauté for a bit longer since it will be cooking from frozen.

Can I use a different oil in place of the avocado oil?
You can try using olive or refined coconut oil. I recommend refined because it won’t have that slight coconut flavor (although, that may actually be tasty!).

garlic sesame green beans

Storing garlic sesame green beans

Have leftovers? Not a problem! Seal them up in an airtight container and keep them refrigerated. Enjoy within 3 days, reheating on the stove before eating.

Dig into these side dishes

Craving some more delicious sides to accompany your sesame green beans? Here are some yummy ideas! The potatoes and stuffing are my favorites!

  • Easy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
  • Cranberry Quinoa Salad
  • Thai Noodle Salad with Walnut Butter
  • Healthy Apple Chicken Sausage Stuffing
  • Savory Pumpkin Hummus

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Quarter Soul Crisis

★★★★★ 5 from 14 reviews

Garlic Sesame Green Beans

Give green beans an upgrade with this Garlic Sesame Green Beans recipe. Sautéed in oil and garlic and coated in toasted cashews and sesame seeds, this dish pairs perfectly with any main course.

Prep: 10Cook: 20Total: 30 minutes
Yield 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rough chopped cashews
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1.5 lbs green beans, trimmed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Toast cashews and sesame seeds on baking sheets for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In a large dutch oven or saucepan, add avocado oil and sesame oil. Once hot, add garlic.
  4. Stir around until fragrant, then add salt and pepper. Then stir in soy sauce.
  5. Add in green beans and toss to coat. I used tongs to continually toss, letting cook for 10 minutes total and stirring every so often.
  6. After 10 minutes, turn off heat. Add cashews and sesame seeds and toss to coat.
  7. Serve!
Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: holiday, dinner, side dishMethod: stovetopCuisine: AsianDiet: Gluten Free

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  1. Elizabeth Guise says

    Posted on 4/20 at 7:16 pm

    I’ve made this numerous times and it’s ALWAYS a hit. Although the green beans are a side dish, I’ve started planning my meals around it. The flavor and texture are addicting!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/22 at 12:56 pm

      Hi Elizabeth, so glad you loved them!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lauren says

    Posted on 12/30 at 9:42 pm

    Huge hit at our Christmas dinner, my brother has even requested that we make these regularly!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/3 at 4:15 pm

      Hi Lauren, so glad everyone liked them!!

      Reply
  3. Jessica says

    Posted on 7/14 at 9:10 am

    This was absolutely delicious! For some weird reason, I’ve never made green beans, but this recipe is going into my regular rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/14 at 5:49 pm

      Hi Jessica, so happy you loved them!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Rachel S says

    Posted on 7/12 at 11:00 pm

    Delish!! Easy and so good A+!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/13 at 8:06 pm

      Hi Rachel, so glad you loved them!!

      Reply
  5. Tara says

    Posted on 6/29 at 7:01 pm

    This was such an easy and flavorful side dish. The addition of the cashews was my brilliant! It added so much depth. This went wonderfully with your Pineapple Turkey Burgers!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/30 at 2:24 pm

      Hi Tara, so happy you loved them and thanks for your support!!

      Reply
  6. Caty says

    Posted on 4/27 at 11:18 am

    I rarely ever stray from my mom’s classic boiled green beans recipe. It’s easy and tastes fine. But these!!!!! V glad I strayed. Loved the flavor, especially the sesame oil!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/27 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Caty, so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    Posted on 1/25 at 7:09 pm

    These green beans are the absolute best – we make these once a week! So full of flavor and easy to whip up!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/25 at 11:42 pm

      Hi Stephanie, so glad you enjoy them often! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Julia says

    Posted on 1/13 at 8:55 pm

    These were SO good! I added ~1 inch of fresh ginger to the pan as I was cooking and it came out great

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:18 pm

      Hi Julia, so happy you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  9. Olivia porcello says

    Posted on 12/7 at 10:01 am

    The best green beans I have ever had. Will probably never eat them any other way now 😊 it was such a great thanksgiving side dish

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/7 at 4:39 pm

      Hi Olivia, thanks for your kind words! I am so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  10. Kate says

    Posted on 11/30 at 7:53 pm

    Made this for thanksgiving and it was a HIT! Will be adding to our rotation as a regular, for sure. Thank you Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/1 at 3:42 pm

      Hi Kate, I am so glad everyone enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  11. Patty says

    Posted on 11/29 at 11:49 am

    Another tasty addition to our Thanksgiving dinner!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/30 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Patty, I am so glad everyone enjoyed them!

      Reply
  12. Kelly says

    Posted on 11/27 at 2:33 pm

    Tasty and easy! I’ll admit I was skeptical that the beans would turn out with so little liquid but they were perfectly crisp tender. Love that they don’t use oven space too. I used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to make them paleo friendly and used almond slivers since I was out of cashews. Great thanksgiving side that I’ll make the rest of the year!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/27 at 11:38 pm

      Hi Kelly, thank you for sharing!! I am so glad you made them your own and enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  13. Kelsey says

    Posted on 11/27 at 12:47 pm

    These were my contribution to family’s Thanksgiving dinner last night and they were phenomenal! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/27 at 11:37 pm

      Hi Kelsey, thanks for sharing! So happy everyone liked them!

      Reply
  14. Abby says

    Posted on 11/24 at 12:39 am

    Perfect for our tiny thanksgiving this year! Thanks for a great twist on a classic holiday veggie! ❤️

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/24 at 10:34 am

      Hi Abby, I am so happy you like it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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