Green Beans with Caramelized Red Onions
Adapted from The Essential Eating Well Cookbook.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 56kcal
Equipment
- 5 to 6-quart pot with lid
- 12-inch skillet with lid
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 medium red onions about 1-¾ pounds/794 g, each cut into 16 wedges
- 16 ounces green beans trimmed
- ½ cup vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar or dry red wine
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- sea salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In the skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat and add the onions. Cook until caramelized around the edges, about 20 minutes.
- While the onions cook, bring water to boil in the large pot. Add a bit of salt and the green beans. Cook uncovered until crisp-tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain.
- Add the broth to the onions and stir, cooking for about 5 more minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper, and stir.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and cover. Cook for about 2 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg