Honey Garlic Green Beans

Name: Honey Garlic Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound green beans ((ends trimmed)); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 clove garlic ((minced)); 1 teaspoon honey

Published January 18, 2022 by Lauren Vavala Harris

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Sweet and savory Honey Garlic Green Beans are a flavorful side dish which is so versatile it pairs deliciously with many proteins. The simple recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare and is a healthy accompaniment to serve with any main course.

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My inspiration for this Honey Garlic Green Beans recipe was actually more of a suggestion from my fiancé, Daryl. I asked him what he wanted as a side dish with dinner one night and his response was, “How about some green beans with honey and garlic?” Sounds like a good idea, right?

I had never made green beans this way before but with just a handful of ingredients, it wasn’t too hard to figure out. This super easy recipe turned out so good that I feel like you could add a little honey and garlic to almost any vegetable.

Just like Green Beans with Almonds, this recipe is simple, yet yields a delicious and versatile side dish.

You can serve them along side of fish, beef, chicken or pork, or enjoy them as a healthy snack.

The flavor of Honey Garlic Green Beans would pair well with fragrant entrees such as Poached Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce, Spicy Mongolian Beef, Chicken Paprikash, or Pork with Parmesan Peppercorn Sauce.

Why This Recipe Works

Honey Garlic Green Beans are a family-friendly side dish that pairs well with most proteins.

This is an easy skillet recipe, that takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.

Honey are garlic are the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors.

How to Make Honey Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients

Green Beans: fresh green beans work best for this recipe. Be sure to trim any stems off.
Honey
Garlic: again, fresh garlic will give your dish the best flavor.
Not Pictured: olive oil, salt and pepper.

The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Wash the green beans and trim the ends. Mince the garlic.

Create!

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil and green beans and toss to coat. Season with the salt and pepper.

Continue to cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until the green beans start to brown just a little.

Mix in the garlic and continue sautéing for another minute or until the garlic is fragrant.

Drizzle on the honey and toss to coat.

Present!

You can serve the green beans straight from the pan or transfer them to a serving dish. Be sure to scrap out all of the extra bits of garlic.

Tips & Techniques

Use fresh green beans and garlic for the best results.
Store any leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within a day or two.

FAQ’s

Can You Freeze Cooked Green Beans?

Yes, you can freeze cooked green beans in airtight containers or freezer bags.

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