Description
Sweet, savory, and utterly addictive 5-ingredient crack green beans glazed with a buttery soy and brown sugar sauce. This easy side dish comes together in just 30 minutes using simple pantry staples, perfect for a quick and flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Green Beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can green beans, drained very well
Glaze
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium works great)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup real butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) to prepare for baking the green beans.
- Drain Green Beans: Thoroughly drain the canned green beans by pressing gently with a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible, preventing a watery sauce.
- Prepare Glaze: In an 8×8 inch baking dish, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, butter, and garlic powder. Stir well until the mixture is evenly blended.
- Toss Green Beans: Add the drained green beans to the baking dish and toss them in the glaze until every bean is evenly coated. Spread them out evenly in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Bake until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze and the edges of the beans appear caramelized.
- Season and Serve: Season with black pepper to taste, then serve immediately while warm and glazed.
Notes
- Drain canned beans very well to avoid excess liquid which prevents the sauce from thickening properly.
- For fresh green beans: trim and blanch 1 pound for 2 to 3 minutes before adding to the glaze, and reduce baking time slightly.
- Stovetop method: combine all ingredients in a skillet over medium heat and cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, as an alternative to baking.
- Add crumbled crispy bacon on top before serving for extra texture and a smoky flavor.
- Low-sodium soy sauce works well to reduce overall saltiness without losing flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: green beans, soy sauce, brown sugar, baked green beans, easy side dish, vegetarian side, crack green beans
