Easy Kid Friendly Sweet Green Beans
Transform mealtime with these *Easy Kid Friendly Sweet Green Beans*, a simple yet flavorful side dish that the whole family will adore. Combining crisp, fresh green beans with a delectable glaze made of butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of garlic, this recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare from start to finish. The result is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an irresistible way to get even the pickiest eaters to enjoy their veggies. Lightly sautéed and simmered until tender, these green beans are ideal for busy weeknights and pair beautifully with a variety of main dishes. If you're looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing side that’s kid-approved, this recipe is the ultimate go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn vibrant green.
In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, water, and garlic powder until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans in the skillet.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir to evenly coat the beans with the sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the green beans simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve warm as a sweet and savory side dish that kids are sure to enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1347 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1057 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
