Zesty Glazed Green Beans

Brighten up your table with these irresistibly **Zesty Glazed Green Beans**, a quick and flavorful side dish that’s sure to steal the spotlight! Perfectly blanched green beans are coated in a luscious glaze of **soy sauce, honey, and fresh lemon zest**, with a touch of garlic and a hint of heat from **red chili flakes**. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and zesty, all while being ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you're sprucing up a weeknight meal or adding a vibrant dish to your holiday spread, these green beans are an easy crowd-pleaser. Serve them warm and watch as their bold, tangy glaze elevates any menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans by snapping off the ends as needed.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.

Step 3

Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to halt the cooking process. Pat dry and set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 6

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic and oil.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lemon zest, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the water to thin out the glaze slightly.

Step 8

Pour the glaze mixture over the green beans in the skillet. Toss to coat the beans evenly in the sauce.

Step 9

Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and adheres to the green beans.

Step 10

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional lemon zest or red chili flakes if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	570.9 grams (570.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	395

Total Fat 15.10g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.60g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1892mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 62.80g	23%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 41.00g
Protein 11.30g	23%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 189mg	15%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1120mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 58.1%