Green Beans with Creamy Turmeric Dressing
- MEAL:
- Side dish
- BENEFITS:
- Functional Tea, Gluten free, Hair and skin health, Hormonal health, Vegan-friendly
- DURATION:
- 15-20 min
When & How
This side goes well with everything! Below are some of my favorite lunch and dinner combos.
Lunch: with pan-seared salmon and brown rice
Dinner: simply with stir-fried wild rice in evo oil and chili flakes
Ingredients
(2 servings)
40g tahini
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
1/3 tsp turmeric powder
Fresh black pepper
Green beans
Method
- Steam or boil green beans until soft (not mushy).
- For the dressing, whisk all the ingredients in a bowl until creamy smooth.
- (Optional, but recommended) preheat some olive oil into a skillet over medium heat and pan-sear green beans for approx. 3 mins
- Toss green beans with the dressing (see “When & How” to find out the perfect functional combo)
Benefits
GREEN BEANS
A good source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
TAHINI
Rich in calcium, phytoestrogens, and healthy fats, it helps with hormonal balance, prevents hair loss, and sustains bone health.
TURMERIC
Turmeric is considered the most potent anti-inflammatory spice. But don’t forget black pepper! Black pepper is necessary to activate curcumin, the beneficial component of turmeric. Without black pepper, our body can absorb only about 10% of the benefits.
