20 Minute Honey Garlic Green Beans
Honey Garlic Green Beans are tender, buttery, and packed with garlicky sweetness. They come together in one pan in about 20 minutes, and honestly, you’ll end up snacking on them before they ever make it to the plate.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 129kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ small onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and toss to coat them in the butter, onion, and garlic.
- Pour in the honey and soy sauce, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender and the sauce has thickened and caramelized.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with the caramelized onions and sauce spooned over top.
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Notes
Storage and Reheating
- Refrigerate - 4-5 days
- Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or in the microwave for short increments. Cover with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.
- I don’t recommend freezing.
- For potlucks or holidays, keep in a slow cooker on warm. Add water if the sauce thickens.
- Cook over medium heat so the butter and onions don’t burn
- Use a large deep dish skillet to avoid overcrowding.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- If the sauce gets too sticky, add a splash of water to deglaze and loosen the sauce
- Gluten Free - swap for liquid aminos or GF soy sauce
- Vegan - swap honey for maple syrup and olive oil for butter
- Frozen green beans can be used, but thaw and pat dry. They'll take less time to cook since they're already blanched.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg