Hot and Sweet Green Beans
Elevate your weeknight side dishes with these irresistible Hot and Sweet Green Beans—a perfect harmony of bold flavors and easy-to-prepare convenience. Tender-crisp green beans are sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, then coated in a sweet and spicy sauce made with honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a dash of red chili flakes for just the right amount of heat. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this vibrant dish is packed with umami flavor and ready in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re pairing them with grilled proteins or serving them as part of a vegetarian spread, these glazed green beans are a crowd-pleasing favorite that will add color and excitement to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, removing any tough ends.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet once the oil is hot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic-infused oil. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender but still have a slight crunch.
In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the sauce over the green beans in the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the green beans and give them a final stir.
Transfer the hot and sweet green beans to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2333 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*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.
