Mandarin Green Beans
Brighten up your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Mandarin Green Beans, a quick and easy side dish that combines crisp-tender green beans with the sweet juiciness of mandarin oranges. Infused with a savory soy sauce and honey glaze, this recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish and delivers a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. Fresh garlic and a hint of black pepper elevate the beans, while optional sesame seeds add a nutty crunch for the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or enjoying it as a light vegetarian dish, Mandarin Green Beans is a delicious, colorful addition to any meal. Ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this dish brings a pop of color and freshness to your plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned or fresh, peeled and segmented)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Set aside.
If using canned mandarin oranges, drain the liquid. If using fresh oranges, peel and segment them. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up for about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toss in the green beans and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still crisp.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and honey together until well combined. Pour this mixture over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
Gently add the mandarin orange segments to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm them through, being careful not to break them apart.
Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss once more to combine.
Transfer the green beans to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish to complement your main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1795 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1458 mg | 31% | |
*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.
