Sauteed Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 57kcal
There is a sweetness and tanginess to balsamic vinegar that works well with vegetables of all sorts. Sautéed green beans with balsamic vinegar are easy to make and have a great tangy flavor that goes with just about anything. In this recipe, the balsamic vinegar helps create a bright, summery marinade with the lemon juice and basil that take regular green beans to another level.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice divided
- 2 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar divided
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup basil minced
Instructions
- Start by washing and cleaning the green beans and breaking them into bite-sized chunks.
- Slice the shallots crosswise to create thin circles; this will help hold them together in the finished dish. Mince the garlic and basil.
- To create the marinade mix the olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar together with the garlic, pepper, basil, and 1 tsp salt.
- Mix the green beans and shallots with the marinade and let everyone get to know each other for at least 15 minutes.
- Use a little olive oil to sauté the beans on high heat for 7 to 8 minutes. Cook the beans until they have started turning color and are cooked through.
- Finish the beans by mixing them with 1/2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, and a 1/2 tsp of salt. This helps to brighten the beans and bring out all of their delicious flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.4mg