Seared Green Beans with Lemon-Miso Tahini Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the green beans

   Wash the green beans, dry them thoroughly, and trim the ends. Cut larger beans in half crosswise.

   
2. 2

   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.

   
3. 3

   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.

   
4. 4

   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.

   
5. 5

   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.