melissa’s Bean Corner

Appetizer | Miso Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• Green Beans

• 1 tbsp miso paste

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• 1tsp ginger, grated (optional)

• 1 clove garlic, grated (optional)

• crushed instant ramen (optional, garnish)

• sesame seeds (optional, garnish)

Directions

1. Blanch Green Beans. bring a pot of salty water to boil. add green beans and cook just until they turn a bright green (1-2 mins). Transfer to bowl of ice to chill.

2. Mix Sauce.

3. Toss Salad

4. Sprinkle Garnish

5. Serve.

Main | White Bean Bolognese

I used this recipe by Molly Baz

Dessert | Black Bean Brownie

I used this recipe by The Almond Eater: https://thealmondeater.com/fudgy-black-bean-brownies-5-shareable-valentines-day-desserts/

I made the following substitutions:

• substitute maple syrup with for coffee or espresso (2 tbsp)

• substitute coconut oil with browned butter (equal volume)

• substitute unsweetened cocoa powder with dutch-processed cocoa

• added unsweetened semi-sweet chocolate chunks