Balsamic Green Beans

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Cuisine: American

Tender green beans glazed with balsamic vinegar and butter create a flavorful side dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions, offering a balance of sweetness and tang.

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Ingredients

  • fresh green beans
  • butter or margarine
  • balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Clean the green beans.
  2. Place green beans in a saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
  3. Boil for approximately 3 to 4 minutes until crisp.
  4. Drain the water from the green beans.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine and 1/4 to 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar to the pan with the green beans.
  6. Cover the saucepan with a lid and shake until the butter is melted and the mixture is combined.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

256 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 6.1g 2% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 62.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 145.8mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 1mg 1% DV
Calcium 12mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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