Irresistible Teriyaki Green Beans
These teriyaki green beans are fast, salty-sweet, and lightly charred in spots. Made in one pan with just three ingredients, they’re easy enough for weeknights and popular enough for holidays. Just don’t expect any leftovers.
Servings: 6
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Green beans (or haricots vert)
- 1 tablespoon Neutral oil (avocado, vegetable, or canola all work)
- ½ cup Sesame teriyaki sauce (Soy Vay or Trader Joe's Soyaki)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the green beans and spread them out in the pan. Cook, stirring every 2–3 minutes, until some beans are lightly charred and the rest are tender.
- Pour in the teriyaki sauce and stir to coat. Cook for another few minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the beans. Transfer to a serving plate or eat them straight from the pan.
Notes
- Haricots verts cook faster than regular green beans, but both work well here.
- Wait to add the sauce. Let the beans blister first so the sauce doesn’t burn.
- Mixed texture is the goal. Some beans soft, some snappy, that’s what makes these so good.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
