Balsamic Glazed Green Beans
These Balsamic Glazed Green Beans are a simple, elegant, and light vegetable side dish that pairs well with a variety of main dishes, especially a heavy holiday dinner!
Carolyn Hodges
Carolyn Hodges
Recipe - Heinen's of Rocky River
Balsamic Glazed Green Beans
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
½ Tbsp. Heinen's extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. fresh garlic, minced
⅓ cup Heinen’s balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Heinen’s raw honey
½ tsp. Kosher salt
¼ tsp. Heinen’s onion powder
1 ½ lb. fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
¼ cup Heinen's walnuts or pecans, chopped and toasted (optional)
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the vinegar reduces and becomes syrupy. Set aside.
- Add the green beans to a wide skillet with a lid. Add ½-inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Steam the green beans until crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Drain well and transfer back to the skillet.
- Pour the balsamic glaze over the green beans and toss gently until well-coated.
- Top with toasted nuts, if using.
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the vinegar reduces and becomes syrupy. Set aside.
- Add the green beans to a wide skillet with a lid. Add ½-inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Steam the green beans until crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Drain well and transfer back to the skillet.
- Pour the balsamic glaze over the green beans and toss gently until well-coated.
- Top with toasted nuts, if using.
