Green Beans with Lemon Cardamom Glaze
Brighten up your dinner table with the refreshing and aromatic flavors of Green Beans with Lemon Cardamom Glaze! This elegant side dish combines the crisp-tender perfection of blanched green beans with a luscious glaze made of zesty lemon, floral cardamom, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. Sautéed with fragrant garlic and a hint of optional red chili flakes for subtle heat, this recipe transforms ordinary green beans into a gourmet delight. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted meats, seafood, or vegetarian mains. Offering the perfect harmony of citrusy brightness and warm spice, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 pods cardamom pods, crushed (or ground cardamom)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing any tough stems or ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn bright green and are just tender. Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until it becomes fragrant.
Add the crushed cardamom pods (or ground cardamom) and red chili flakes, stirring to bloom the spices for 1 minute.
Lower the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and black pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of water and whisk to combine, creating the glaze.
Drain the green beans and add them to the skillet. Toss the beans in the glaze, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the beans are heated through and the glaze has slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the glazed green beans to a serving dish and garnish with additional lemon zest or crushed cardamom, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2396 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1169 mg | 25% | |
*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.
