Miso Mustard Green Beans

By Ali Slagle

Updated June 2, 2026

  • David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.
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15 min
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In this 20-minute side dish inspired by gomaae, tender green beans are glossed in a lively, savory, nutty combination of miso, mustard and lemon juice. They can be eaten right away or refrigerated for up to two hours ahead. Add them to grain bowls, picnic spreads, or lunch or dinner plates alongside grilled chicken or salmon, seared tofu, or tuna salad. 

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • Salt

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed

  • 3 tablespoons white miso 

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (from half a lemon)

  • Toasted sesame seeds, for serving

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Salt it well, like you would pasta water. Add the green beans and cook until tender but still bright green, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, then transfer to the ice water to cool. Drain. 

    1. Step 2

      While the beans are cooling, in a large bowl, stir together the miso, mustard and lemon juice until smooth. Add the green beans and stir until coated. If the dressing is thick and splotchy, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dressing is silky-smooth. Top with sesame seeds.

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YiaYia

Just curious - who rates recipes? I had always assumed it was cooks who commented, but this recipe has 5 stars & only one comment, which is actually a question. I’ve just made this & I think there’s too much dressing. It’s tasty but a little too salty & gloppy. I like it overall, but think next time I’ll cut way down on the dressing.

Laura B

Would this dressing work with Aspargus?

Jordan

Not a big fan. The miso makes it taste almost sweet. Would lean more toward the mustard and lemon juice.

YiaYia

Just curious - who rates recipes? I had always assumed it was cooks who commented, but this recipe has 5 stars & only one comment, which is actually a question. I’ve just made this & I think there’s too much dressing. It’s tasty but a little too salty & gloppy. I like it overall, but think next time I’ll cut way down on the dressing.

Morgan

@YiaYia any user can leave a rating regardless of whether they also add a comment or not. I leave a rating more for myself (as a reminder that yes, I did cook this one, and I should do it again!) and only leave comments if I have something to add to the conversation that may be useful for others.

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