Balsamic-Parmesan Green Beans

Caroline Cooks's Note:

Give your fresh green beans a lift with Balsamic vinegar! Fast and tasty.

• Total Time: 21 mins
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1/4 cup water
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Steam green beans until tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and drain. Meanwhile, mix bouillon and water; stir to blend. Heat small heavy-bottomed skillet (I use cast iron). Pour in bouillon mixture, Balsamic, and garlic salt. Blend. When bubbling, add green beans and cook until liquid is absorbed and beans have a nice nut brown glaze, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Reviews

[Lori Mama]

I only pre-cooked the beans a short time, as we like our vegetables more on the crunchy side. Made for Every Day Holiday Tag. :)

[lauralie41]

We loved these green beans! I used a 28 ounce can of cut green beans and added them to the balsamic vinegar mixture. Just the right amount of sweet and tart flavor and the parmesan cheese is wonderful. I think this will be our new vegetable recipe for Thanksgiving. Thank you Caroline for posting! Made and reviewed for PAC Fall 2008.

[Boomette]

We liked it but it tasted too much balsamic vinegar. Next time, I'll reduce the amount. I liked the addition of parmesan cheese. It's a must :) Thanks Caroline :) Made for Holiday tag.