Honey Orange Green Beans
Tender-crisp green beans soak up a bright blend of honey, orange zest, soy, and balsamic, then finish with juicy tomatoes for a lively sweet-savory bite. Fragrant garlic and a hint of black pepper round out the flavor, making this Honey Orange Green Beans side perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey Orange Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the honey, orange zest, garlic, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and water in a bowl.
- 2
Add the green beans and toss to coat.
- 3
Let them soak for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- 4
Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat; add the green beans to the hot oil and cover the saucepan.
- 5
Pour the green beans and sauce into the pan and cook, shaking the pan regularly, until the beans are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the tomatoes to the green beans, put the cover back on, and keep cooking until the green beans are cooked through but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 185.9 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 2.95 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 38.81 g 14%
- Total Fat 1.55 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 253.23 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.29 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 18.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 114.1 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 458.3 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 100.11 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 36.12 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Honey Orange Green Beans is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 185.9 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey Orange Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey Orange Green Beans?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 185.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey Orange Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Honey Orange Green Beans healthy?
- Honey Orange Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 185.9 calories and 2.95 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 253.23 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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