Green Beans with Balsamic Onions and Almonds
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter or heart-healthy margarine1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large white onion4 cups frozen green beans2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Cut the root and tip off the onion, slice it in half and remove the outer layers. Slice into half-moons.
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is foamy, add the onions.
While the onions are cooking, heat the green beans according to package directions.
Add the pepper to the onions and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are golden brown.
Add the balsamic to the pan and stir well to combine. Cook another five minutes, until the balsamic has reduced by half.
Add the green beans to the pan and toss to combine.
Remove from heat and sprinkle on the almonds.
Serve immediately.
Serving Size: Serves 4. (3/4 cup per serving)
Created by SparkRecipes.com editor Stepfanie Romine for
Photos by Whitmeyer Photography
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is foamy, add the onions.
While the onions are cooking, heat the green beans according to package directions.
Add the pepper to the onions and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are golden brown.
Add the balsamic to the pan and stir well to combine. Cook another five minutes, until the balsamic has reduced by half.
Add the green beans to the pan and toss to combine.
Remove from heat and sprinkle on the almonds.
Serve immediately.
Serving Size: Serves 4. (3/4 cup per serving)
Created by SparkRecipes.com editor Stepfanie Romine for
Photos by Whitmeyer Photography
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 124.6
- Total Fat: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 7.8 mg
- Sodium: 9.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 13.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
Member Reviews
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CD13097444
I have been making this for years. I add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the oil, then toast the almonds, then I carmalize the onions. After all of that I use 2 tablespoons of Balsamic vinegar and I tablespoon of red Wine vinegar scraping all of the litle cooked bits off of the bottom of the pan. - 11/4/14
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WINEDINETRAVEL
This is similar to my go-to green bean recipe. I use fresh green beans with the ends trimmed, then steam them in the microwave to desired doneness. Then I take a wok or skillet and saute/carmelize onions. Throw in the green beans, drizzle with balsamic, and stir fry until balsamic reduces. - 11/7/13