Lick the Pan Green Beans
Turn your side dish into the star of the meal with these irresistible "Lick the Pan Green Beans" – a recipe that truly lives up to its name! Fresh, vibrant green beans are blanched to perfection, then tossed in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, honey, and soy sauce for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper and an optional kick of red pepper flakes, making every bite burst with flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this foolproof recipe is perfect for weeknights yet indulgent enough for special occasions. Serve these caramelized green beans drizzled with their luscious sauce, and watch them disappear in seconds! Perfect for effortless entertaining or elevating your everyday dinners, this is a dish you'll want to add to your recipe collection ASAP.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the stem ends.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Blanch the green beans by boiling them for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 1-2 minutes, then drain and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
Lower the heat slightly and add 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the mixture bubble gently for 1 minute.
Toss the prepared green beans into the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender and caramelized.
Season with 0.5 teaspoons of freshly cracked black pepper and 0.25 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, if desired. Adjust salt to taste.
Serve immediately, making sure to drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the beans before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.0 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2972 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*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.
