Best Honey Glazed Wax Beans Recipes

HONEY GARLIC GREEN BEANS

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Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my family's favorite way to enjoy them. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Steps:

Whisk together first 5 ingredients; set aside. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. , Coat stockpot with cooking spray. Add beans; cook, stirring constantly, over high heat until slightly blistered, 2-3 minutes. Add sauce; continue stirring until beans are coated and sauce starts to evaporate slightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

YELLOW WAX BEANS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

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Make and share this Yellow Wax Beans With Toasted Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb yellow wax bean, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup whole blanched almond, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of the salt and the wax beans, return to a boil, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
Drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain again and set aside.
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring often, until they begin to turn golden but not brown, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with the remaining salt and the pepper.
Place the beans in a large bowl, toss with the almonds, and serve.

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HONEY-GLAZED WAX BEANS

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Categories Side Steam Quick & Easy Lemon Green Bean Spring Honey Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds wax (yellow) or green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon mild honey
3/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook beans in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately toss with honey, zest, and salt in a large bowl.