Japanese · soup

Teriyaki Green Beans

Teriyaki Green Beans reads sweetness 6.8, nutty 4.9 and floral 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Japanese soup, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 4.4 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 7.3 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 1.7 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 6.1 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.8 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sweetness 6.8 · Nutty 4.9 · Floral 4.3 · Richness 4.0 · Salinity 4.0 · Umami 3.6 · Allium 3.5 · Fruity 1.6 · Herbaceous 1.5 · Sourness 1.4 · Earthy 1.3 · Bitterness 1.1 · Citrus 1.0 · Heat 0.5

What's in it (7)

• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 small red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 small onion, cut into strips
• 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans or 1 1/2 lbs frozen green beans, trimmed and steamed until tender
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews, toasted

Time & effort: about 40 min (15 min active) · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 113.8 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 6.6 g fat, 11.3 g carbs

Dietary: Vegetarian — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

1. In a small bowl, combine teriyaki sauce and honey; set aside.
2. In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
3. Add pepper and onion, saute for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
4. Add beans, cashews, and teriyaki-honey mixture; toss gently until heated through.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.