Japanese-Inspired Soy-Ginger Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Jasmine or short-grain rice
• 1 cup Water (for rice)
• 10 oz Green beans
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Rice vinegar(optional)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil(optional)
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice, then add it to a small pot with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   While the rice cooks, trim the green beans and steam or microwave until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, and (if using) rice vinegar and sesame oil.

4. 4

   Add the steamed beans to a skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the soy-ginger glaze and toss until the beans are glossy and the glaze lightly thickens, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Spoon rice into bowls, top with the soy-ginger beans, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.