20-Minute Spicy Green Beans
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20-Minute Spicy Green Beans
Description
The recipe starts by heating avocado oil in a skillet and cooking trimmed green beans with kosher salt and black pepper until they begin to soften but remain crisp, about 5 minutes. Heat is then reduced to low as fresh minced garlic, hot pepper sauce, and honey are added, cooking further for 1 to 2 minutes until the green beans become tender-crisp and coated with a spicy-sweet sauce.
The flavor balances the heat from the hot pepper sauce with the mild sweetness of honey, while the garlic adds aromatic depth. Cooking on medium then low heat allows the vegetables to maintain some snap while absorbing the glaze.
This spicy green bean dish is versatile as a side for grilled meats or sandwiches. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days and can be gently reheated or eaten cold as a spicy snack.
The notes caution about salt substitution differences, container ventilation when using hot peppers, and suggest possible enjoyment of the dish cold straight from the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound Green bean ends trimmed, fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt see notes below, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- ½ tablespoon hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon if you like your food spicy
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the green beans, stirring often, until they just begin to soften, for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the hot sauce, garlic, and honey.
- Cook, stirring, until the beans are tender-crisp and coated in the sauce, 1-2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If using a salt other than Diamond Crystal kosher salt, including Morton kosher salt, reduce the quantity by half.
- Use good ventilation and range hood fan on high due to spicy fumes from hot pepper sauce while cooking.
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat gently at 50% power in the microwave to preserve texture and flavor.
- The dish can also be eaten cold as a spicy, flavorful snack.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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