Instructions
Follow the steps and taste along the way.
Prepare the green beans
Wash the green beans, dry them thoroughly, and trim the ends. Cut larger beans in half crosswise.
Mix the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the tahini, white miso paste, lemon juice, cold water, maple syrup, and finely grated garlic. Mix until smooth and slowly pourable.
Toast the sesame seeds
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Shake the skillet often; once the seeds are fragrant and lightly golden, transfer them to a bowl.
Sear the green beans until browned in spots
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the olive oil and half of the green beans in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring often, until browned in spots, then toss and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and sear the remaining oil and green beans in the same way. Season with salt.
Finish and serve
Arrange the warm green beans on a serving plate, drizzle evenly with the sauce, and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, while the beans are still warm and crisp-tender.
