Honey Garlic Green Beans - quick skillet green beans that pack a ton of flavor. Only 6 ingredients! Fresh green beans, butter, honey, garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes. Ready to eat in minutes. Can add chicken or shrimp for a one-pan meal!
In a large skillet, melt butter. Add asparagus; cook, stirring constantly, over high heat until slightly blistered, 2-3 minutes.
Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over asparagus. Continue cooking and stirring until the spears are coated and the sauce starts to evaporate slightly, 2-3 minutes.
Notes:
Make sure to trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears. The thick bottom part of the spear is white or light purple in color. It is tough and not meant to be eaten. Use a knife to quickly cut the tough ends off before adding the spears to the baking dish.
I kept the asparagus spears whole. Feel free to chop the asparagus into bite-sized pieces if you prefer.
I use fresh minced garlic cloves. Feel free to use jarred minced garlic or even garlic powder.
Can add ginger to the sauce if you would like.
Feel free to add some protein to the skillet to make this a main dish. Shrimp, chicken, and/or fresh mushrooms all work great.
Can I make Honey Garlic Asparagus in the oven? Yes! Place asparagus on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet or baking dish. Whisk together the sauce and pour over asparagus. Bake until the asparagus is tender.
We didn't think the asparagus was spicy. Feel free to adjust the red pepper flakes to your personal preference. You can omit them if you wish.
Use a gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free side dish.