Sauteed Garlic Glazed Green Beans
Transform your side dish game with these irresistible Sautéed Garlic Glazed Green Beans—a perfect blend of simplicity and bold flavor. Fresh, crisp green beans are gently sautéed with aromatic garlic, then coated in a luscious glaze made from soy sauce, honey, and butter, with a touch of optional red chili flakes for a subtle kick. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, strikes the ideal balance of savory and sweet with a caramelized finish that will make even picky eaters swoon. Whether you're pairing it with roasted meats, grilled seafood, or serving it during holiday feasts, this vibrant, garlicky side dish is guaranteed to impress. Keywords: sautéed garlic green beans, garlic-glazed green beans, easy green bean side dish, holiday side dishes, quick vegetable recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 4 medium-sized garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 60 milliliters water
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends off the green beans. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the prepared green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the garlic-flavored oil.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the green beans steam for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they begin to soften but still retain a slight crunch.
Uncover the skillet and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, letting the water evaporate completely while stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter, soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper (and chili flakes, if using). Stir well to evenly coat the green beans in the glaze.
Continue to sauté the green beans for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly and stick to the beans.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the garlic-glazed green beans to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 811 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1079 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.
