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Dijon Tahini Green Beans (Oil-Free!)

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Get your greens in with this saucy side that’s oil-free with a creamy dijon tahini dressing. Perfect to complement your holiday spread.

Dijon Tahini Green Beans served on platter with fork by Flora & Vino

True or false: Most epic feasts are all about the sides.

TRUTH.

Everyone always gets all worked up about what I’m going to eat for the plant-based Thanksgiving main, and I’m over here loading up on sides like it’s no big deal.

But sometimes green holiday sides can look (and taste) a little less than green, you know?

After being baked and buttered, what was once green is now a soggy chartreuse sight on your plate.

So.

I made this verdant side that’s vibrant and fresh with an easy oil-free dijon tahini sauce.

You’re going to love these Dijon Tahini Green Beans to bring life to your holiday spread!

It’s the perfect green beans Thanksgiving recipe to make this year.

steamed green beans in colander by Flora & Vino

What You Need to Make Dijon Tahini Green Beans

  • green beans
  • tahini
  • lemon
  • Sir Kensington’s Dijon Mustard
  • Himalayan sea salt
  • black pepper
  • Sesame seeds

That’s it! 

How to Make a Healthier Green Bean Side

Raise your hand if you love steamed veggies.

I grew up eating them– my mom made us Bird’s Eye frozen veggies with almost every meal, and I would scoop them up without any seasonings, sans a little salt and pepper.

Don’t get me wrong, I love roasted veggies all year round, but sometimes it’s hard to beat a good steamed green.

Green beans are one of my favorite steamed greens, because they cook quickly on the stovetop and are the perfect neutral side to any plant-based main.

But don’t worry, I’m not going to tell you to eat them plain.

I’m going to tell you to eat them with a delicious Tahini dressing.

dijon mustard with knife and lemon by Flora & Vino

How to Make a Lighter Green Bean Side Dish

Obviously an F&V Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without a little tahini drizzle, am I right?

Like so many recipes, the idea for this recipe came from a hurried dinner situation I found myself throwing together on repeat.

It started with a LOT of steamed vegetables that, in a moment of inspiration, I drizzled with tahini, mustard, and a shake of salt and pepper.

I KNOW.

It doesn’t sounds like much.

But the combination of mustard and tahini tasted so unexpectedly yummy that I started mixing them together, like, all the time.

Dijon Tahini mixed in bowl with whisker by Flora & Vino

How to Make the Dijon Tahini

I used Sir Kensington’s Dijon Mustard to spice up this tahini spread.

These condiments with character are the perfect solution for your holiday dressing desires.

Their mustards are the perfect balance of sweet and acidity made with #1 Grade mustard seeds!

Not a fan of Dijon?

Try using their regular mustard or spicy brown instead!

If you’re preparing this side in advance before a holiday feast, store the tahini sauce separately in the fridge and serve over warm green beans.

Dijon Tahini Green Beans served on platter with fork and sesame seeds by Flora & Vino

How to Serve Dijon Tahini Green Beans

Whip up these Dijon Tahini Green Beans as an anytime side for a festive spread or a cozy family dinner.

Because it comes together in less than ten minutes total, it’s ideal for…anything.

Enjoy it as a bright light side to a holiday spread or a fun way to add greens to your weekly meal prep.

Not into green beans?

Try serving this sauce over sautéed spinach, roasted brussels sprouts, or roasted broccoli instead.

Enjoy! 

Dijon Tahini Green Beans with dijon tahini by Flora & Vino

More Thanksgiving Side Recipes

2-Way Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce

Stovetop Cauliflower Stuffing

Pumpkin Cornbread Mini Muffins

Rainbow Roasted Carrots

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Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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XO Lauren

Dijon Tahini Green Beans served on platter with fork and sesame seeds by Flora & vino

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Dijon Tahini Green Beans


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  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
  • Diet: Vegan
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Get your greens in with this saucy side that’s oil-free with a creamy dijon tahini dressing. Perfect to complement your holiday spread.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans, rinsed and trimmed

Dijon Tahini

  • 2 TBSP runny tahini
  • 1/2 lemon, squeezed
  • 1/4 cup hot water + more to thin
  • 1 tsp Sir Kensington’s Dijon Mustard
  • pinch of Himalayan sea salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • Sesame seeds, for serving

Instructions

  1. Add the washed and trimmed green beans to a pot of boiling water and cook them for 3-5 minutes, until they’re vibrant green and just fork tender. Pour them into a colander to strain immediately and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the dijon tahini sauce by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisking by hand until smooth. Add more hot water as needed to reach desired consistency. It should be thick but pourable.
  3. To serve, add the warm green beans to a platter and pour the dijon tahini over the beans. Serve them immediately with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  4. Store the leftover green beans and tahini sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

Notes

To find Sir Kensington’s products near you, check here!

Recipe adapted from The No Meat Athlete Cookbook: Tahini Green Beans

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free

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  1. Michelle @ Sunkissed Kitchen

    November 18, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    Tahini, lemon and dijon is my favorite salad dressing — I also need lots of “green” at my holiday table! No green bean casserole here 🙂 These look incredible, Lauren!

    Reply
    • Flora&Viino

      November 19, 2018 at 11:21 am

      Thanks, Michelle! Yes, this sauce would be perfect on salad, too! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  2. Peta

    December 16, 2018 at 4:12 am

    If you rinse the beans in cool water and set aside while you prepare the tahini sauce, how do you warm them to serve. Please advise….

    Reply
    • Flora&Viino

      December 19, 2018 at 1:12 am

      Hi Peta! Rinsing them under cool water just stops the cooking but the beans should still remain pretty warm if served soon. If you are saving for later, you can reheat them on the stovetop or in the microwave. Hope this helps! Let me know what you think! XOXO.

      Reply
  3. Maria Kawulych

    January 4, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    I made this on New Years Day. So easy to make and delicious. For my family I would cut back a bit on the lemon juice in the future as it was a bit tart. I can see using this as a dip for veggies also.

    Reply
    • Flora&Viino

      January 7, 2019 at 9:59 am

      Hi Maria! So glad you enjoyed the green beans and Happy new year!!! Thanks for the feedback on the lemon– I tend to like things very tart but realize others might like the lemon a bit more subtle! 🙂

      XOXO
      Lauren

      Reply
  4. Fran

    June 13, 2019 at 8:44 am

    I may have missed something….what amount of hot water do you use to thin the Tahani? Is it 1/4 proportionately to the tahini or 1/4 tsp…or 1/4 cup ??? I tried it last night in a sort of off hand way…… we loved it. Just wanted to know fo rsure.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      June 13, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Hi Fran! Usually I just eyeball it based on how thick I want the tahini to be. 1/4 cup is the best guess I’ve got! So glad you enjoyed it.

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  5. Amber

    December 5, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Such a great recipe! I loved making this instead of green bean casserole for Thanksgiving. It was such a hit!! The green beans tasted so fresh and had a nice crunch opposed to the limp green beans in the casserole. So tasty, thank you !!

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      December 5, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      Hey Amber!

      SO glad you made this one. It’s the best! I love how fresh it tastes, too. I might have to make it for Christmas!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply

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