Orange Soy Glazed Green Beans
Brighten up your side dish game with these irresistible Orange Soy Glazed Green Beans! Featuring tender-crisp green beans blanched to perfection and coated in a luscious, glossy glaze made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and the warm, savory notes of garlic and ginger, this recipe is an explosion of umami and citrusy goodness. A quick cornstarch slurry helps the glaze cling beautifully, while a finishing touch of toasted sesame seeds adds crunch and nutty aroma. Ready in under 30 minutes, this vibrant and flavorful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as an elegant addition to your holiday table. Indulge in a nutritious and delicious veggie side that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g fresh green beans
- 60 ml orange juice
- 45 ml soy sauce
- 30 ml honey
- 10 ml sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 15 ml water (for slurry)
- 15 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 1000 ml ice water (for blanching)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the green beans to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to prepare the glaze.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the blanched green beans and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly blistered.
Pour the orange-soy glaze into the skillet and toss the green beans to coat evenly.
Add the cornstarch slurry and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the green beans.
Remove from heat and transfer the glazed green beans to a serving dish.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4144 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1306 mg | 28% | |
*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.
