Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Transform your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Green Beans with Caramelized Onions. Perfectly blanched green beans retain their tender-crisp texture and vivid color, while sweet, golden caramelized onions add depth and richness to every bite. A hint of garlic enhances the savory notes, and a splash of optional balsamic vinegar provides a tangy finish that elevates the dish to gourmet-level elegance. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is an ideal choice for holiday feasts, dinner parties, or weeknight meals alike. Whether served warm as a side or featured as a lighter vegetarian main, these green beans will leave a lasting impression on your plate—and your palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by removing the stem ends. Set them aside.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into even strips.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Once melted, add the sliced onions and stir to coat them in the fat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden brown. Be careful not to let them burn.
While the onions are caramelizing, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes before draining again. Pat the green beans dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Once the onions are caramelized, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet with the onions, along with 1/2 cup of water, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, allowing the green beans to heat through and absorb the flavors.
If desired, drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the green beans and onions just before serving for added flavor.
Transfer the finished dish to a serving platter and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1917 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1359 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
