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Balsamic Green Beans

5 from 1 vote
A flavor twist for the common green bean that's easy to make for family and for a special dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 /2 medium onion, minced

Equipment

  • skillet, knife, spoon, cutting board

Method
 

  1. Trim and cut washed green beans into bite size pieces
  2. In a skillet bring 2 appx cups of water to boil
  3. Mince onion
  4. Put green beans in boiling water, cook until bright green
  5. Remove immediately, drain, rinse with cold water and put a few ice cubes to stop the beans from cooking
  6. Add minced onion and butter to the skillet and lightly saute
  7. Add the balsamic vinegar, cook on medium heat stirring frequently until the balsamic vinegar thickens This doesn'ttake long
  8. Add cooled green beans to the skillet and toss to coat throughly while heating the beans
  9. When warm enough, serve