Step 1

If using fresh green beans, wash them and trim the ends off.  Steam your green beans.  This is how I do it (this way works for both fresh and frozen): heat a large pan over medium heat and add the green beans and about half a cup of water.  Cover pan and allow the green beans to steam for about 5-7 minutes, depending on if you like them crispy or more tender.  Once finished steaming, drain the remaining water out of the pan.

Step 2

Make the miso sesame sauce while the green beans are steaming.  To a medium sized bowl, add the miso, tamari, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic and toasted sesame seeds.  Use a fork to mix up the sauce.  Make sure the miso has been fully incorporated.  Next, add 1/4 cup water and mix again.

Step 3

With the heat to the green bean pan still on, pour over the sauce.  Mix everything together and let the sauce come to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.  The sauce will thicken up as it cooks, but will thicken even more once the heat is turned off so don’t worry if it seems watery.

Step 4

Allow the green beans to cool for a few minutes before enjoying.