Description
Best Crack Green Beans are tender, glossy, and coated in a buttery garlic-brown sugar glaze with a savory soy finish. This addictive side dish turns simple green beans into a crowd favorite that works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for holiday tables.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Wash and trim the green beans. If thick, blanch for 2–3 minutes and drain well.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Simmer until the sauce is glossy and sugar dissolves.
6. Add green beans and toss to coat.
7. Cook 4–6 minutes until tender and glazed.
8. Season with salt to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh green beans for best texture.
Avoid browning the garlic.
Add bacon for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, easy vegetables