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Green Beans With Red Onion And Olives Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful side dish! This recipe features crisp-tender green beans tossed with sweet red onion, briny olives, and a tangy balsamic glaze. Simple to make in just 15 minutes, it's perfect served warm or cold – a delicious addition to any meal!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 120.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Green Beans With Red Onion And Olives

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How to Make Green Beans With Red Onion And Olives

  1. Thinly slice half a medium red onion (about 1/2 cup).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sliced red onion, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the onions to soften slightly.
  3. Steam 1 pound of green beans until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Do not overcook!
  4. Add the hot green beans to the bowl with the marinated red onions. Gently toss to combine.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved).
  6. Serve warm or cold. Garnish with fresh herbs (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

5g

Carbs

3g

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