Make a simple and delicious vegetable side dish with sautéed green beans and caramelized sweet onions.

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 pound sweet onions, peeled and cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 

Directions

1. Bring 1 quart water to boiling. Add green beans, cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until crisp tender. Drain and submerge in ice water for 3 to 4 minutes to stop the cooking. Drain again.
2. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add olive oil, butter and brown sugar. When butter is melted add onions and sauté 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add vinegar and continue sautéing 10 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
3. When onions are golden brown raise heat to medium-high. Add drained green beans. Sauté beans with onions an additional 5 minutes or until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Serves 4

 

*The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.