Balsamic Green Beans

Give your green beans a new full flavor by adding a few simple ingredients to make balsamic green beans.  Eating healthy means increasing your vegetable intake, and who likes to eat the same meal every day. 🙂

I love to pair my balsamic green beans with skinny lasagna roll and homemade sauce. Here was my quick snapshot of one of my favorite meals.

Balsamic Green Beans Ingredients

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 
• 2 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
• Coarse salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Directions for Balsamic Green Beans 

Fill a large pot with water and a pinch of salt and begin to boil. While waiting for the water to boil, trim the ends of your green beans.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans for 4 to 7 minutes (depending on the degree of doneness you want). Remove from heat, drain, and refresh under cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. 

When ready to serve, toss the cooked green beans and Balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter.

Makes 8 servings.