Gingered Green Beans with Hijiki

Healthy Recipes

Gingered Green Beans with Hijiki

Hijiki is a mineral-rich seaweed that is amazingly nutrient dense.

Victoria Pearson

1. Place the hijiki in a small bowl, and cover with hot water. Soak for about 30 minutes, then drain and rinse in a colander to rid the hijiki of any remaining grit. In a saucepan, combine the hijiki with the shoyu and water to almost cover. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until the water has nearly evaporated, 30 to 40 minutes.
2. While the hijiki cooks, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and salt, then sauté for about 4 minutes or until translucent. Cut the tips from the green beans and add to the onions. Cover and cook until the green beans are tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the hijiki and ginger juice. Mix well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve immediately.