Honey Soy Crispy Garlic Green Beans

Submitted by Dan Churchill

"Sweet, salty and oh so crispy, this veg makes for the ultimate side dish."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, plus 3 thinly sliced cloves
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 shallots, sliced thin
• 1 lemon, sliced into wedges for serving
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper

directions

1. In a bowl whisk to combine honey, lemon juice, soy sauce and 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic. Set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the green beans for 2 minutes, tenderizing them but keeping them crispy. Transfer beans to a bowl filled with ice water, then drain and pat dry.
3. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Stir in the sliced shallots and cook until toasted and golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a towel-lined plate.
4. Next, fry the sliced garlic in the same pan until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a towel-lined plate.
5. Add the beans to the oil and and cook for 2 minutes or until slightly blistered. Stir in the honey and soy sauce mixture and cook for another minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer beans to a serving plate. Sprinkle over fried shallots and fried garlic and serve with lemon wedges.