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Close-up of honey garlic green beans drizzled with sauce.

The Perfect Christmas Side Dish: Honey Garlic Green Beans

A delicious and easy side dish perfect for holiday celebrations, featuring tender green beans coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Green Beans
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish (optional) sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add honey and soy sauce, simmer briefly.
  4. Mix in green beans, cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving dish.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.