BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS WITH PEARL ONIONS

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This makes a VERY fancy looking side dish in less than 20 minutes! I prefer to use the fresh veggies in the steam-able bags you can find in the produce section, cuts down on the cooking time. I originally found this recipe in Cooking Light. However, I have added butter, garlic, more balsamic vinegar and carrots, so I am not sure if it is extremely "light" anymore, but it sure is good.

Provided by Tylers Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots or 1 (8 ounce) package three medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 (10 ounce) packages , fresh not frozen, steam-able green beans, ready to eat or 1 1/4 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces white onions or 6 ounces red pearl onions, halved lengthwise and peeled
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon sugar
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Steam green beans in microwave according to directions (about 4 minutes) or if fresh, place beans into a large pot of boiling water; cook 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  • Steam carrots according to package directions, or if fresh, slice, boil and drain (same as above).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
  • Add broth, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil.
  • Simmer 3 minutes or until syrupy.
  • Add beans and carrots, remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 89.6, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 0.9

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