Green Beans with Balsamic Onions and Almonds

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Green Beans with Balsamic Onions and Almonds

4.4 of 5 (56)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
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

View full nutritional breakdown of Green Beans with Balsamic Onions and Almonds calories by ingredient

Introduction

Crunchy almonds and sweet caramelized onions dress up your favorite green beans. A drizzle of balsamic adds a tangy contrast. Crunchy almonds and sweet caramelized onions dress up your favorite green beans. A drizzle of balsamic adds a tangy contrast.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or heart-healthy margarine

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 large white onion

4 cups frozen green beans

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Tips

Alternate serving suggestion: Simmer the balsamic in a small saucepan until it has reduced by half. If you drag the spoon through the pan and the line remains, it's ready. Drizzle over the green beans just before serving, as we did in the photo.

Directions

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.

. (3/4 cup per serving)

Created by SparkRecipes.com editor Stepfanie Romine for
Photos by Whitmeyer Photography

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

TONIA.ST

23 of 24 people found this review helpful

Frozen green beans have no "unnecessary ingredients." They are simply beans that are frozen. Fresh beans are not always better nutritionally unless they are picked and used immediately. One never knows how long ago grocery store beans have been sitting around. - 11/4/14
JIMINYC

Incredible!

13 of 22 people found this review helpful

I made this but reduced to one serving because I just had a few fresh green beans. Sauteed the fresh beans along with the onion. Oh my this was delicious! I sliced the almonds finely and mixed them in after cooking. I may try this with other veggies too, so good. - 2/4/13
CD13244496

Incredible!

11 of 15 people found this review helpful

WHAT A CHANGE FROM THE TRADITIONAL GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE. SO SIMPLE BUT SO DELICIOUS! - 2/4/13
I_AM_EEVIE

11 of 63 people found this review helpful

Using fresh ingredients instead of frozen will ensure that it is a healthier alternative. The frozen veggies will have unnecessary ingredients; which is not what this site is all about. Not rated as I have not tried this version - frozen or fresh. - 2/4/13
MARYJOHANNAH

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Loved this but most of the time I use fresh....a nicer crunch - 2/4/13
50JEAN

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is a very good recipe. I used fresh green beans and cooked them with the onion. I also added some garlic. - 9/11/13
CD13097444

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

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
TRAVELGRRL

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Made this for guests and all raved. Fresh green beans is fine but it was lovely with the frozen. Frozen veggies include no unnecessary ingredients. Wish people wouldn't comment on recipes they haven't tried... - 11/18/13
NORASPAT

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I did mine fresh and I made it for 2.We really liked adding rice vinegar it is not very sharp just TASTY. I did use the micro wave for everything and we enjoyed it with POACHED FISH. Pat in Maine. - 3/28/13
CD13566203

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Delicious ! great compliment to Grilled Salmon - 2/4/13
MAEMAE66

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Excellent recipe, it's just what I needed to make my green beans taste delicious. - 2/4/13
WEARINGTHIN

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I suggest toasting the slivered almonds in either the butter or olive oil. Also, salt them when they are cooking. This method really adds flavor. Glenn - 11/28/13
WINEDINETRAVEL

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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
PATRICIAANN46

Very Good

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have a very similar recipe, but use fresh beans. - 2/4/13
FUNNYFLOWER1

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

Yummy! - 2/2/13
KJBDOIT

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A little mushroom and a little more onion, not much more though. Fresh works for me too! - 4/29/14
CD7508816

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used fresh beans and fresh garlic and my family loved it!
- 11/21/13
TRAVELGAL417

Incredible!

YUM - 3/3/21
EVIE4NOW

Very Good

I added mushrooms to mine. - 3/1/21
MOMMY445

Good

Good - 2/19/21
JUDY1676

Thanks - 12/26/20
PATRICIAAK

:) - 12/20/20
WILDKAT781

thanks for sharing - 11/5/20
JWINKSLLC

I can't wait to try this! - 11/4/20
DEE107

looks good - 11/4/20
KENNAN123

It is good with pine nuts or pecans, too. - 11/4/20
JULIJULINN

Very Good

3 great flavors meld into 1 delicious dish. - 11/4/20
CARD512002

I am going to try this recipe - 11/4/20
ROBBIEY

very tasty - 9/26/20
SISTERPRETTY

interesting... - 9/11/20
THINCPL2004

Very Good

This was an easy recipe to make! - 9/11/20
MWHIGGINS

Thanks for this idea - 9/8/20
KITTYHAWK1949

I tried with and without the vinegar because I'm not much into the flavor of vinegar. I liked it better without but that is just me. Also adding that JIMINYC is right and I_AM_EEVIE is wrong about frozen veggies. Check the package as can get them without any added ingredients. - 12/9/19
LOSER05

Incredible!

Yum - 12/9/19
PREMAM

Very Good

I tried the alternate suggestion in the Tip section and added toasted cumin seeds and half a tsp of cumin powder.....yum! Definitely a keeper - 11/4/19
LITTLEWIND53

I never met a green bean I liked. They are so gross! Doesn't matter how they are prepared., - 11/4/19
SHERYE

Incredible!

This was delicious - yummy - 11/4/19
CKEYES1

Frozen veggies are just as good as fresh. There are no additives in the frozen veggies. - 11/4/19
GOFORGIN

Very Good

Ok - 11/4/19
PIZZA5152

I have added this to my cookbook and will tryst it this week - 11/4/19
PLCHAPPELL

Good twist on this dish - 11/4/19
REDROBIN47

I have lots of green beans and this sounds great so I saved the recipe to try. I will rate when I do. - 8/12/19
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 1/17/19
CHERYLHURT

Delicious and healthy! - 12/30/18
NEPTUNE1939

Very Good

tasty - 12/30/18
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Turned out great! Thanks. - 12/22/18
NASFKAB

Great way to make green beans no frozen vegetables in Bangladesh - 11/14/18
RO2BENT

Watch the fat - 11/10/18
RAZZOOZLE

Very Good

yum - 11/10/18
JAMER123

Love the casserole!! Done without the almonds and very tasty. Thank you. - 11/4/18
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

THis was really good, I liked it and the family did also, and I am not too fond of green beans. - 11/4/18
CJS1MOMMY

Good

Not as good as my grandmothers but were good - 11/4/18
MIYAMO

Very Good

Very good. A great alternative to the traditional. - 11/4/18
ADRIENALINE

Incredible!

This recipe is delicious - 11/4/18
ETHELMERZ

Very Good

Very good. Frozen green beans are great, healthier than fresh! Don’t post reviews that are nonsense, from 2013! - 11/4/18
PEGJW111

Incredible!

I love this recipe! We top our with fresh lemon zest - 11/4/18
CD1987279

great veggie dish - 10/1/18
TWEETYKC00

Good to have. If needed you can find no salt added canned beans as well. - 9/30/18
CD4114015

Incredible!

healthy and good - 9/21/18
WONDERGALE

I should make this for my husband. - 3/16/18
SUNSHINE99999

yummy - 3/13/18
AJB121299

nice - 2/26/18
ALEXTHEHUN

For me, nothing will make a green bean casserole interesting or appealing. - 2/19/18
JANIEWWJD

This was so delicious!!! - 2/19/18
JIACOLO

Looks so tasty - 2/13/18
ANHELIC

Incredible!

I made this and cooked the green beans and onions together with the oil and balsamic vinegar. It tasted great this way as well. I left off the nuts and sprinkled Parmesan cheese and put in the oven o and broiled for 5 minutes. It was great with the cheese. Next time I will try it with cheddar - 2/13/18
KATHYJO56

O.K.

I didn't care for this at all. - 2/10/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Very Good

This going on my holiday table! - 12/16/17
PICKIE98

Since frozen green beans have the same nutritional value as fresh, this is great! - 11/29/17
USMAWIFE

Incredible!

love these - 11/14/17
CD3802882

Incredible!

I wasn’t too keen on the balsamic vinegar reduction. I tried it but what I loved was the combination of the green beans, onions and almonds! It was wonderful! - 11/14/17
GEORGE815

Great recipe for green beans. - 11/9/17
WHITEANGEL4

A tradition on our holiday table - 11/5/17
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

USE THIS RECIPE IN CATERED DINNERS A LOT. GREAT SIDE. - 11/5/17
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

Used all fresh ingredients. It was really good. - 11/5/17
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Good recipe loved the taste. - 11/4/17
DAIZYSTARLITE

yummy - 11/4/17
ARTJAC

NICE - 11/4/17
TERMITEMOM

Incredible!

OMG, this was so good! - 11/4/17
KITT52

Good

family like these..
fresh are always better, from your own garden - 11/4/17
4CONNIESHEALTH

Very Good

Doesn't taste quite as good as grandmas but it will do. - 11/4/17
NANASUEH

yummy - 11/4/17
AZMOMXTWO

worth a try - 11/4/17
HOLLYM48

Incredible!

Love This green beans recipe Especially forThanksgiving and Christmas! Yummy! - 11/4/17
JANTHEBLONDE

Incredible!

This green beans recipe is my go to for Christmas and Thanksgiving! Delicious!! - 11/4/17
1CRAZYDOG

Incredible!

delicious! family loves them. - 11/4/17
SHOAPIE

Looks good. - 11/4/17
JANET552

Incredible!

I used fresh green beans because I am not fond of the frozen ones. Sautéed them with the onion. I loved this!! - 11/4/17
FISHGUT3

fresh is the way to go - 11/4/17
PWILLOW1

This was so good. I used green beans that I grew and have frozen myself. - 11/4/17
VHAYES04

Sounds good - 11/4/17
JOHNMARTINMILES

Interesting flavor combinations - 11/4/17
NELLJONES

Frozen green beans have a rubbery taste to me, so I use fresh beans, blanch and shock. I doubt there is a nutritional difference, but they sure taste better. - 11/4/17
BILLTHOMSON

Incredible!

Very delicious, tweaked mine up a little more - 11/4/17
MBPP50

Great way to dress up green beans. - 11/4/17
LOSEWEIGHT1212

Canâ€™t wait to ale!! - 11/4/17
RYCGIRL

just in time :) - 11/4/17
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

DELICIOUS - 11/4/17
CD6913562

I like green bean with almonds not sure about the onion. - 11/4/17
NANCYPAT1

Great - 9/27/17