Steamed Green Beans with Spicy Almond Butter Drizzle
Enjoy a delightful kick with these zesty steamed green beans topped with a spicy almond butter sauce. A burst of flavor in every bite, perfect for adding a twist to your side dishes!
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 steamer basket
- 1 small bowl to mix the sauce
- 1 small whisk to mix the sauce
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh green beans (200 g) washed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon flaked almonds
- 1 pinch chilli flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
For the almond butter sauce:
- 2 tablespoon almond butter smooth & unsweetened
- 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice (22 ml) freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1-2 tablespoon water to adjust texture
Instructions
- Heat 200-300ml of water in a large saucepan, place a steamer basket on top, and steam your green beans for 4-5 minutes until lush and green.
- In the meantime, whisk up your sauce: add the almond butter, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, tamari soy sauce, and water into a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust the amount of water until you get the desired texture. The sauce should be runny but not watery.
- To serve, transfer the steamed green beans to a serving platter and drizzle the spicy almond butter sauce over the top. Sprinkle with almond flakes for a crunchy texture, add chilli flakes and season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.