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Easy Sweet Green Beans

This easy sweet green beans recipe is quick, simple, and delicious making it perfect for busy weeknights. Brown sugar and soy sauce give green beans a sweet and tangy combo everyone will love.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups green beans, fresh, cut
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup soy sauce

Instructions

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  1. Heat water in a pot large enough to hold all of your beans until boiling.  
  2. Wash, trim and cut your green beans into bite sized pieces while you are waiting for the water to boil. 
  3. When water is boiling and your beans are prepared dump them into the boiling water for about 5 minutes or bright green. 
  4. While beans are boiling grab a medium bowl and combine soy sauce, melted butter and brown sugar.  Stir or whisk until blended.  Set aside.  
  5. When beans are cooked drain them in a colander in the sink or how ever you prefer.  Return beans to the pot and add the soy mixture on top of the beans.  Toss beans in mixture until they are all coated.  Serve immediately. 
  6. I always serve this dish with rice.  I usually serve the beans beside or on top of the rice with a little extra sauce drizzled all over!

Notes

  • If serving a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled.
  • Don't overcook your green beans. They taste better with a little crunch!

  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, add the leftovers to a skillet or saucepan and cook on low until heated through.

    If serving a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled.

    Don't overcook your green beans. They taste better with a little crunch!

  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, add the leftovers to a skillet or saucepan and cook on low until heated through.
  • If serving a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled.
  • Don't overcook your green beans. They taste better with a little crunch!

Nutrition Information

Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 956mg (40%) Potassium 247mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 1077IU (22%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 956mg 40%
Potassium 247mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 1077IU 22%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.