Balsamic Green Beans With Garlic

Submitted by Chef Kiddle

"This brightens up boring green beans. It's full of flavor and healthy."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed, washed
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, regular flavor
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. Cook green beans in boiling water that has been salted, for 6 minutes. Drain. Plunge beans in cold water and drain again.
2. Saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add green beans and saute an additional 3-4 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Saute 1 minute longer.

Reviews

[Chef Tweaker]

I halved the recipe and skipped step one. I micro'd the beans for 2.5 minutes instead. (Less nutrients lost that way) I didn't measure the salt and pepper. Just used it to my tastes. I think one could easily half the oil. I found the finished product a little oily and the less oil the better for calorie counting.

 

[Maito]

Good quick side dish. I took another reviewer's recommendation and did halve the oil, which worked out fine. I think you could even double the balsamic too to punch that flavor up.

 

[cosette]

great recipe! simple, easy, and tasty! I used frozen green beans instead of fresh, and microwaved them instead of cooking and blanching them.

 

[merlyn]

i was just looking for something extra for dinner and this is it!! very tasty don't change a thing

 

[Lindas Busy Kitchen]

I made this recipe last night for dinner and they were wonderful... I have been doing them this way for years. I love the addition of the balsamic vinegar, as it adds a diminsion of flavor for sure! Thanks Chef Kiddle for sharing your recipe with us here on Zaar! Linda