Spicy Sauteed Green Beans with Red and Yellow Peppers
Bring bold flavor and vibrant color to your table with this Spicy Sautéed Green Beans with Red and Yellow Peppers recipe, a quick and easy side dish that’s ready in under 25 minutes! Crisp-tender green beans and sweet bell peppers are stir-fried to perfection with aromatic minced garlic, a hint of fiery red pepper flakes, and a savory-sweet glaze of soy sauce and honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist). This versatile dish strikes the perfect balance between heat and sweetness, making it a delicious companion to grilled meats or tofu, or a light vegetarian main. Plus, it's gluten-free adaptable and packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients, making it ideal for healthy weeknight dinners or colorful holiday spreads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g green beans (trimmed)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends if necessary.
Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the red and yellow bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Stir in the green beans, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the green beans are tender but still slightly crisp.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and honey (or maple syrup) together until well combined.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2220 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1846 mg | 39% | |
*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.
