Enjoy the taste of sweet Italian green beans with this delicious and easy-to-follow recipe. This side dish is packed with flavors from garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning, and it's the perfect accompaniment to any main course. The beans are cooked until tender-crisp and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce that will leave you craving for more. This recipe is a must-try for green bean lovers and Italian cuisine enthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the beans with the seasonings.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook the green beans for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar and soy sauce until well combined.
- Pour the brown sugar and soy sauce mixture over the cooked green beans. Stir well to coat the beans evenly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beans.
- Remove from heat and transfer the sweet Italian green beans to a serving dish.
- Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Interesting Facts
Green beans are a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as dietary fiber.
Italian seasoning typically consists of a blend of dried herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
The combination of brown sugar and soy sauce in this recipe creates a perfect balance of sweetness and umami flavors.
Green beans are also known as snap beans or string beans.