Miso-Watercress Green Beans

Name: Miso-Watercress Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 pound green beans, trimmed; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 teaspoons white miso paste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup packed watercress, torn into pieces

By

Shira Bocar

Updated on October 22, 2020

miso-watercress green beans — Photo: Kate Sears

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

For everyday dinners and holiday gatherings alike, go beyond the casserole and green beans can be an exciting side dish. Here, they're quickly cooked in a skillet, then brightened with a mixture of umami-rich miso paste, tart lemon, and peppery watercress.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup packed watercress, torn into pieces

Directions

Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high; stir until just beginning to sizzle, 1 minute. Add green beans, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing to coat, about 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water and cover. Reduce heat to medium and steam, shaking pan occasionally, until beans are bright and tender and most of water has evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, whisk together miso and lemon juice. Toss beans with dressing and watercress and serve immediately.