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
- 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
- Protein 2.95 g Low Source
- Carbs 38.81 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.55 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 232.08 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.29 g Moderate
- Sugar 18.64 g High
- Added Sugar 0.16 g Low Source
- Calcium 269.63 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source
- Potassium 458.3 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 100.11 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 51.79 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷