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Green beans on a platter with a small pitcher of olive oil, garlic clove and small bowl of salt next to it.

Balsamic Green Beans

Stillwood Kitchen
Green beans with garlic and balsamic vinegar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 133 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Fresh green beans, ends trimmed if needed
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large stockpot of water to boil.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, rinse the green beans, then trim the ends off if necessary.
  • Mince the garlic cloves, then set aside.
  • Once the water has boiled, add the green beans and bring the water back to a boil. Cook until they are fork tender about 5-10 min.
  • Once cooked drain the green beans, then add them to a large bowl or platter. Sprinkle them with garlic, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well and taste adding more salt and pepper or vinegar or oil as necessary.

Notes

You can substitute red wine vinegar for the balsamic vinegar or garlic powder instead of fresh garlic.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal
Keyword Green Beans, Balsamic Vinegar, garlic, olive oil
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