Peanutty Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/3 pound trimmed fresh green beans
• 5 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 teaspoon miso paste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the green beans and cook uncovered until tender, about 3 minutes. drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. once the green beans are cold, drain well and cut into 2-inch pieces.
• while the green beans are cooking, stir together the peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, peanuts, and miso paste in a mixing bowl. once the green beans have been cut, stir into the peanut sauce and serve.