Maple Glazed green Beans

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Maple Glazed Green Beans recipe with a touch of soy sauce and ginger
in Vegetarian

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups diagonally cut green beans , about 1 lb , cut into 2 inch pieces
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated , peeled fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon grated , peeled ground ginger

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
72
Sugar
8g
Fat
0g
Maple glazed green beans are a flavorful way to prepare green beans as a side dish or a snack. The green beans are blanched and then coated in a sweet and savory glaze of maple syrup, low sodium soy sauce, and ginger. The resulting dish is a healthy but delicious treat, perfect for anyone looking to add more green vegetables to their diet or seeking creative ways to prepare green beans. These beans can be enjoyed by themselves or used as a healthy side dish for any meal.

Instructions

1.Rinse and trim the green beans.
2.In a large skillet, combine green beans and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
3.Stir in the maple syrup, soy sauce, and ginger. Cook uncovered, stirring often, until sauce thickens and coats the beans, about 5 more minutes.

PROS

This dish is a great way to enjoy green beans as a side dish or a snack, the maple glaze adds a touch of sweetness to the beans.
This low calorie and low-fat dish is perfect for healthy eaters.
The soy sauce adds a savory taste to the dish, while ginger adds flavor and aids digestion.

CONS

Green beans are great for most people, but people with IBS or sensitive stomachs might find the dish difficult to digest due to the presence of ginger and soy sauce.
People who are diabetic should also consume this dish in moderation due to the presence of sugar in the maple syrup.
Some people might not like this dish if they do not enjoy sweet and savory flavor combinations.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K and fiber. Vitamin C in green beans helps boost immunity and collagen production, vitamin K helps with blood clotting and bone health, and fiber aids digestion and helps prevent some diseases. Ginger has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving digestion, while soy sauce is a low calorie and low-fat source of protein and nutrients.

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