Best 2 Orange Glazed Green Beans Recipes

Orange glazed green beans is a delectable dish that combines the tangy sweetness of oranges with the crisp, tender texture of green beans, resulting in a burst of flavors and colors. This vibrant side dish will elevate any main course, whether it's a weeknight dinner or an elegant feast. With just a few pantry staples and some fresh produce, you can create this delightful dish that will impress your family and friends, while also providing a healthy serving of vegetables.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE GLAZED GREEN BEANS

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Make and share this Orange Glazed Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 lb fresh green beans
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Trim beans and break into 1 inch lengths, wash.
In medium saucepan bring water and garlic to a boil.
Add green beans, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until beans are crisp tender.
If any water remains at end of cooking, drain and return beans to pan.
Turn up heat to medium add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately.

ORANGE GLAZED GREEN BEANS

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This is one of my Mother's recipes and one of my favorites. One of my favorite veggies is green beans and have them alot so many different ways to make them.

Provided by Linda Smith

Categories Vegetables

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion (sliced)2
2 tsp sugar
1 lb green beans ( trimmed and cooked)
1/4 c sweet orange marmalade
1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
1 Tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

1. Place oil in sauté pan.When oil is hot add onions and sugar cook on low stirring often for about 25-30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
2. Add green beans to onions.Stir in marmalade, ginger and soy sauce. Cook until marmalade melts and mixture is heated through.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
To get a nice glaze on the green beans, cook them over medium-high heat so that the orange juice and brown sugar can caramelize.
If you don't have orange juice, you can use lemon juice or grapefruit juice instead.
You can add other ingredients to the green beans, such as sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, or crumbled bacon.
Serve the green beans immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and glazed.

Conclusion:

Orange glazed green beans are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With their bright orange color and sweet and tangy flavor, these green beans are sure to be a hit.