Spicy Sweet Green Beans
Transform your dinner table with Spicy Sweet Green Beans, a quick and flavorful side dish that perfectly balances sweetness, heat, and savoriness. Fresh, crisp green beans are sautéed to tender perfection and coated in a delectable glaze made from soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and garlic, delivering a bold flavor punch in every bite. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of spice, while optional sesame seed garnish lends a delightful nuttiness and visual flair. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, holiday spreads, or anytime you need a simple yet impactful vegetable dish. Perfect for lovers of sweet-and-spicy combinations, these green beans are as satisfying as they are versatile!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim both ends.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender yet still slightly crisp.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and glazes the green beans.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top as a garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1482 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1142 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.
