Sauteed Green Beans With Peanut Butter Sauce
This green beans recipe makes a hearty side dish. The peanut butter sauce is a little sweet and savory with a touch of spice. It's a delicious family-friendly recipe.
Print
Pin
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
Green Beans
- 1 pound green beans, cleaned and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- salt, to taste
Peanut Butter Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon hot water
- sprinkle of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
- Add the green beans and cook for 5 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to get lightly browned. Stir in a pinch of salt.
- Add in the water, cover, and lower the temperature to low. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you need to, add some water if the pan gets dry.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Add all the sauce ingredients to a mason jar. Place the lid on and shake until well mixed. If the sauce is too thick, add in an additional 1 tablespoon of hot water.
- Add the sauce to the cooked green beans. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Equipment
- Mason jar with lid
- Cutting board
Notes
- You may not need to use all the sauce. Save it to top your next veggie sauté.
- If your peanut butter sauce is too thick, add more hot water 1 tablespoon at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
https://theleafytable.com/green-beans-with-peanut-sauce/