How I Got My Son to Eat Green Beans
Transform dinnertime battles into a breeze with "How I Got My Son to Eat Green Beans," a flavorful side dish designed to win over even the pickiest eaters. Fresh, crisp green beans are sautéed with garlic, then steamed to tender perfection before being coated in a lip-smacking glaze of honey, soy sauce, and butter. The dish is topped with a sprinkle of slivered almonds for added crunch and a touch of elegance. Ready in just 25 minutes, this kid-approved recipe combines sweet, savory, and nutty flavors in a way that elevates humble green beans to family-favorite status. Perfect as a quick side dish for busy weeknights, these glazed green beans will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim off the ends using a knife.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Toss in the green beans and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the beans to steam for 5 minutes until they are slightly tender but still have a crunch.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and butter until well combined.
Remove the lid from the skillet and pour the honey-soy mixture over the green beans. Stir to coat the beans evenly.
Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and glaze the beans.
Sprinkle in the slivered almonds, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together gently and cook for an additional minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish that even picky eaters will love!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1802 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1158 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.
