Maple or Honey Pan Roasted Green Beans
Give your side dish game a flavorful upgrade with these Maple or Honey Pan-Roasted Green Beans! This quick and easy recipe combines tender yet crisp green beans, a hint of garlic, and a drizzle of rich maple syrup or golden honey for a perfectly balanced sweet and savory bite. Pan-roasted to perfection in just 10 minutes, the green beans develop a slight char for extra depth, while optional red pepper flakes add a touch of heat if you’re feeling adventurous. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a show-stopping holiday side, these caramelized green beans are irresistibly delicious and come together with minimal prep. Perfect for healthy eating, this dish is packed with flavor and pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the stem ends if needed.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the oil.
Cook the green beans, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes until they start to soften and develop a slight char.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir it into the green beans. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Drizzle the maple syrup or honey over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Allow the syrup or honey to caramelize slightly, cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
Season the green beans with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes (if adding). Stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1033 mg | 22% | |
*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.
