Toasted Sesame Green Beans
Toasted Sesame Green Beans bring a nutty crunch from sesame seeds to crisp-tender green beans, finished with a light, savory glaze from a splash of broth. The flavors are clean and balanced, with a hint of peppery warmth. Serve as a bright, versatile side for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Toasted Sesame Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Warm the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Stir in the sesame seeds and cook until they start to darken. Add the green beans, then cook and stir until the beans turn bright green.
- 3
Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the beans are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until the liquid evaporates.
- Calories 89.42 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 3.09 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 9.09 g 3%
- Total Fat 4.77 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 59.91 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.71 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 350.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 41.64 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 13.94 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Toasted Sesame Green Beans is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Green Beans, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 89.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Toasted Sesame Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Green Beans, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Toasted Sesame Green Beans?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 89.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Toasted Sesame Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Toasted Sesame Green Beans healthy?
- Toasted Sesame Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 89.42 calories and 3.09 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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