Green Beans with Miso and Almonds

Green Beans with Miso and Almonds
Green Beans with Miso and Almonds
Lo uses saikyo white miso, a very mild and slightly sweet soybean paste, but any white miso works well in this sweet-and-spicy dish. The brightly flavored sauce makes a great dressing on simply prepared seasonal vegetables. Scallops would also be a good choice.
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  • Served Person: Makes 10 servings
Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Low Cal Almond Green Bean Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Kosher
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • Carbohydrate 12 g(4%)
  • Fat 5 g(8%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 4 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(2%)
  • Sodium 312 mg(13%)
  • Calories 100

Preparation Working in 3 batches, cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Trim beans; cut in half on a sharp diagonal. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Arrange cooked beans in batches in paper towels, roll into cylinders, and transfer to plastic bags; seal and chill. Whisk miso, 2 tablespoons scallions, vinegar, mustard, oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt. Place green beans in a large bowl. Pour dressing over; toss to coat. Garnish with almonds and remaining 1 tablespoon scallions. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation Working in 3 batches, cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Trim beans; cut in half on a sharp diagonal. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Arrange cooked beans in batches in paper towels, roll into cylinders, and transfer to plastic bags; seal and chill. Whisk miso, 2 tablespoons scallions, vinegar, mustard, oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt. Place green beans in a large bowl. Pour dressing over; toss to coat. Garnish with almonds and remaining 1 tablespoon scallions. Serve warm or at room temperature.