My creamy miso and garlic green beans are the perfect veggie side. The miso creates a creamy base and adds a little umami flavor to vamp up the traditional green bean casserole. It is the perfect side dish to complete your Thanksgiving spread or any dinner really.
Creamy Miso and Garlic
Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste, made by combining soybeans, salt, and koji (a type of fungus cultivated on rice and other grains). Then allow the mixture to age for months or even years. You might know miso best from the miso soup in Japanese restaurants, the flavors are salty and umami and really elevate this dish.
Ingredients Needed to Make My Creamy Miso and Garlic Green Beans~
- 12oz Fresh Green beans
- 4oz Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms
- 1 Small Onion, thinly sliced
- 4 Cloves of garlic, Minced
- 2 tbsp White Miso Paste
- 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- Optional Topping (Crispy fried onions)
Notes For Success
Precooking the green beans in the microwave par-cooks them and helps them keep their pretty green color. You can also cook them in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, blanch them in ice water, or throw them straight into the mushroom miso base. The green beans in the recipe come out slightly al dente because I like a little bite to my beans. If you like your green beans soft, I recommend adding 1-2 minutes to the microwave cook time.
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Creamy Miso and Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 12 oz Fresh green beans
- 4 oz Baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small Onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp White miso paste
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- Salt and Pepper
- ⅓ cup Crispy Fried Onions (Optional)
Instructions
- Add the 12oz of green beans to a large microwave-safe bowl and cook for 4-5 minutes depending on how done you like your green beans.
- While the green beans are cooking add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a large pan on medium heat once the pan is hot add in the sliced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add in the 4oz of Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms and 4 Cloves of minced garlic and cook for another 8-10 minutes.
- Push the mushrooms and onions to one side of the pan and add 2 tbsp White Miso Paste and 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream to the clear area. Whisk until smooth and Season with salt and pepper. Once the sauce is smooth add in the cooked green beans and mix everything well. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Top with 1/3 cup of Crispy fried onions if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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