This is one of the easiest side dishes that also happens to be incredibly delicious. The beans get lovely and charred, bringing out their sweetness. The lightest dressing of salty soy and tangy lemon is perfection.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: Easy, Gluten Free, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 6servings
Author: Emily Clifton
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Ingredients
1 1/2lbs.fresh green beanstrimmed
1tablespoonneutral oillike grapeseed or canola
4tablespoonssoy sauce
2tablespoonslemon juiceabout 1/2 a large lemon
2teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
1teaspoonchili garlic sauce or srirachaoptional
2teaspoonstoasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450F.
Place the beans on a baking sheet and drizzle with grapeseed oil. Toss to coat and then spread into a single layer. Roast until soft and gorgeously caramelized, 12-15 minutes. Toss them once or twice so they cook evenly.
While beans are roasting, in a large bowl, add soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil and chili garlic sauce (if using). Stir to combine.
When the beans are done, add them to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve. These are also great at room temperature.