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Green Beans With Caramelized Onions Recipe

Elevate your steak dinner with this irresistible side dish! Sweet and savory caramelized onions perfectly complement tender green beans, creating a flavor explosion that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This recipe is the perfect accompaniment to juicy steaks, and the caramelized onions make a fantastic steak topping, too! Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 85.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.8 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Green Beans With Caramelized Onions

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How to Make Green Beans With Caramelized Onions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced, to the skillet.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and deep golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of fresh green beans.
  8. Cook until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  9. Drain the green beans well.
  10. Add the drained green beans to the skillet with the caramelized onions along with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  11. Cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

12g

Carbs

4g

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