Spicy Green Bean Saute
Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy and irresistible Spicy Green Bean Sauté, a vibrant side dish bursting with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch. Made with crisp-tender green beans tossed in a savory glaze of soy sauce, honey, and a hint of crushed red pepper, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet, salty, and spicy. The aromatic base of sautéed garlic infuses each bite, while optional sesame seeds add a nutty garnish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe complements a variety of main courses or stands alone as a light, flavorful appetizer. Perfect for fans of fresh vegetables with a zesty kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoons honey
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the green beans. Trim off the ends and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Add the minced garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 10 seconds to infuse the oil with spice.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them in the oil and garlic mixture.
Increase the heat to medium-high and stir-fry the green beans for 5-6 minutes, or until they start to blister and soften slightly while still retaining some crunch.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and ground black pepper. Pour this mixture over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly caramelize and glaze the beans.
Transfer the spicy green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired, for added texture and visual appeal.
Serve immediately while hot as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1136 mg | 24% | |
*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.
