Spicy Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Spicy Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
25 min.
8
53kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will elevate your meal? Look no further than our Spicy Green Beans with Caramelized Onions! This delightful recipe combines the crispness of fresh green beans with the rich sweetness of caramelized onions, all brought together with a kick of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a versatile addition to your dining table.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves eight, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties. With only 53 calories per serving, you can indulge in this delicious side without any guilt. The combination of reduced-sodium soy sauce and a hint of salt enhances the natural flavors of the vegetables, while the caramelization process adds a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible.

Whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats, tofu, or as part of a larger vegetarian spread, these Spicy Green Beans with Caramelized Onions are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So grab your frying pan and get ready to create a dish that is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 1.5 cups onion white thinly sliced
  • lb green beans fresh trimmed
  • tablespoons soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add onion; cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and light golden brown.
  3. Remove onion from skillet.
  4. To same skillet, add remaining ingredients. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in onion; cook until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories53kcal
Protein11.93%
Fat29.8%
Carbs58.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.89
Glycemic Load
2.78
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.0921738562377%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
7.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:53.45kcal
2.67%
Fat:1.94g
2.98%
Saturated Fat:0.29g
1.79%
Carbohydrates:8.53g
2.84%
Net Carbohydrates:6.42g
2.34%
Sugar:4.65g
5.16%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:296.04mg
12.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.75g
3.49%
Vitamin K:25.69µg
24.46%
Vitamin C:9.14mg
11.08%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.03%
Vitamin A:428.89IU
8.58%
Fiber:2.11g
8.45%
Folate:26.21µg
6.55%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.25%
Potassium:180.03mg
5.14%
Magnesium:20.12mg
5.03%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.6%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.15%
Iron:0.73mg
4.08%
Phosphorus:37.26mg
3.73%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.7%
Calcium:29.61mg
2.96%
Copper:0.05mg
2.71%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.56%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.78%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.5%