Sweet and Sour Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Sweet and Sour Green Beans. Perfectly blanched fresh green beans are tossed in a mouthwatering sauce made with apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and a touch of ketchup for the ultimate balance of tangy and sweet flavors. A quick simmer with garlic infuses every bite with aromatic richness, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a delightful nutty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is as easy as it is delicious, making it an ideal accompaniment to your favorite Asian-inspired meals or a fresh twist for any weeknight dinner. Serve these glossy, flavor-packed green beans warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off any tough ends.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, cornstarch, and water to create the sweet and sour sauce.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the green beans and stir lightly.
Remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy your sweet and sour green beans as a side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 555 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 6% | |
*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.
