Description
A deliciously sweet and savory green bean side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish or large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Wash and trim 1 lb of green beans, then arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 2 tsp minced garlic until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the beans are tender and glossy.
- Spoon extra sauce from the pan over the beans before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, ensure to use gluten-free tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg