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    Published: Jun 28, 2023 by maxcozzi · This post may contain affiliate links · 326 Comments

    Honey Garlic Green Beans with Walnuts

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    Want a simple, but delicious vegetable side to add to your next meal? Try these honey garlic green beans with walnuts. This recipe comes together in about 10 minutes but is sure to be a new table favorite.

    Honey Garlic Green Beans with Walnuts
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    I love doing a quick sear with fresh green beans. Instead of braising them for a long time, like these Mediterranean green beans, I quickly cook them in a large skillet over high heat to retain their crunch and bright green color. 

    If you have never tried green beans with honey before, it might change your entire view on this humble vegetable. It's a very easy and quick way to add a delicious sweet and savory flavor. I like to add it in right at the end of cooking, giving it just enough time to melt and glaze the beans. 

    I like to serve this side with some roasted fish or chicken, like this za'atar roast chicken or Mediterranean Halibut. 

    Key Ingredients

    • Green Beans
    • Honey
    • Garlic
    • Walnuts
    • Butter

    Full ingredient list below.

    Variations

    A great variation of this recipe is to add a splash of soy sauce and red pepper flakes to the honey garlic sauce. You can turn up the heat to make it as spicy as you want it, but the soy sauce adds a nice salty and umami flavor. 

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    Honey Garlic Green Beans with Walnuts

    Honey Garlic Green Beans with Walnuts

    A quick and delicious green bean side made by quick searing green beans and glazing in honey and garlic.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 962IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
    Calories: 315kcal
    Author: Max Cozzi
    Servings: 4 (as a side)
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb green beans (trimmed)
    • ½ cup honey
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
    • ½ cup walnuts (roughly crushed)
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or red pepper flakes)
    • 2 tablespoon butter

    Instructions

    • Start by preparing the sauce. Add the honey, garlic, walnuts, salt and pepper to a small bowl and stir well. I like to zap it in the microwave for 30 seconds to help the honey loosen up.
    • Bring a large skillet or fry pan to high heat and add the butter and green beans. Quickly stir fry the beans until they get a bit charred on the edges and are bright green, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Turn off the heat and add in the sauce. Stir until the beans are well coated.

    Notes

    I like when the beans still have a bit of crunch to them for this recipe. If you prefer a softer green bean though, add a splash of water and cook for additional 5 minutes at medium heat until the water is evaporated. 
    Course: Appetizer, meze, Side Dish, sides, tapas
    Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, pacific northwest
    Keyword: braised green beans, easy, fast, honey butter green beans, honey glazed green beans, honey green beans, one pan, quick, simple, sweet green beans recipe, vegetables, vegetarian
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    Food Safety

    • Cook meat to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

     

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    1. Louise says

      September 28, 2024 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I both really enjoyed this dish. I put in more walnuts than the recipe asked for and it was wonderful.

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