Braised Green Beans with Miso Glaze

This is part of an experiment to get Mike to like green beans. He did eat them, although I don’t think I have him converted.

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed and washed
• 1 medium onion, sliced into half moons
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 heaping tablespoon miso paste
• freshly cracked pepper

1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add the onions and cook for a few minutes until onions start to brown.
2. Add the green beans and a generous amount of pepper. Stir. Add the water, cover with a tightly fitting lid, and reduce the heat to medium low.
3. Cook, stirring once or twice, for about 20-25 minutes.
4. Once the green beans are done, stir the miso paste into the pan juices. Mix well. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve.

(Serves 4)

I used red miso but you can use darker or lighter to suit your taste.