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Overhead of honey garlic green beans in an oblong bowl with a fork, garlic cloves and head of garlic around it.
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Honey Garlic Green Beans

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 72kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a medium or large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and green beans. Toss the green beans to coat in the oil.
    1 pound green beans, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes or until the green beans start to brown a little.
    1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Mix in the garlic and continue sauteing for about another minute or until the garlic is fragrant. 
    1 clove garlic
  • Drizzle with the honey, toss to coat and serve.
    1 teaspoon honey

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Tips & Techniques

  • Use fresh green beans for the best results.
  • Store any leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within a day or two.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 14.1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.2mg