Brown Sugar Green Beans
A simple oven-baked side dish made with fresh green beans, brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and garlic. Sweet, savory, and perfect for family dinners or holidays.
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans - ends trimmed
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter - melted
- ¼ cup soy sauce - or gluten-free tamari
- 2 tsp garlic - minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish or large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Wash and trim 1 lb of green beans, then arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 2 tsp minced garlic until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the beans are tender and glossy.
- Spoon extra sauce from the pan over the beans before serving.
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Notes
- Line the baking dish with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Stir halfway through baking so the sauce coats evenly.
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture, they’ll stay crisp-tender, not mushy.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1209mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1138IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition info is auto-calculated and meant to be an approximation only.
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