balsamic vinegar green beans
Take fresh green beans, add garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar... You can't go wrong.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Fresh green beans are a popular side dish, and these balsamic green beans are delicious. Tender and crispy, they're a bit tangy from the balsamic vinegar and garlic. While they saute, the balsamic vinegar slightly caramelizes on the green beans, making them even more savory. A simple and slightly elevated side dish that would be great for a holiday meal or alongside chicken or a grilled steak.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Saute
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- diced onions, optional
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1-2 teaspoon high grade balsamic vinegar
How To Make balsamic vinegar green beans
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Step 1Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them in half.
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Step 2In a large deep skillet, saute garlic, salt, and pepper in olive oil. If using onions, add them now. Cook on medium-high, stirring constantly, so the garlic does not burn.
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Step 3When the garlic is toasty, add the green beans and stir.
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Step 4Add the balsamic vinegar.
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Step 5Cook until almost to your liking (crisp-tender). Stir frequently.
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Step 6Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of water.
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Step 7Put a lid on and turn off the heat, but don't remove the pan from the burner. Just let it sit there for 4-5 minutes. Taste to see if it needs more seasoning and add a little more of the balsamic vinegar.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 71 kcal, carbohydrates: 11 g, cholesterol: 0 mg, fat: 3 g, fiber: 3 g, protein: 2 g, saturated fat: 0 g, sodium: 201 mg, sugar: 5 g, unsaturated fat: 2 g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Vegetables
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Culture:
American
Method:
Saute
Collection:
Fresh Finds
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