Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives Recipe 🥗
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Description:
Green beans with red onion and olives, elevated with a touch of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, create a simple yet delectable dish. Whether served warm or cold, this recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, brunch, or as a savory side. It’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 🍇
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- 8 ounces green beans, trimmed 🌱
- 5 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 🫒
- 5 black olives, pitted and sliced 🫒
Instructions:
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Prepare the Onion Mix:
- In a bowl, mix the thinly sliced red onion with balsamic vinegar, salt, and olive oil. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the dish.
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Steam the Green Beans:
- Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
- Place the green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for about 3-4 minutes or until the beans are just tender yet still crisp.
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Combine and Toss:
- Once the green beans are cooked, immediately add them to the bowl with the marinated onions while they are still hot.
- Toss everything together gently to ensure the flavors mix well.
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Add Olives:
- Fold in the sliced kalamata and black olives into the green bean and onion mixture.
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Serve:
- This dish can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it versatile for any occasion.
- Garnish with a few extra olives on top for an extra burst of flavor, if desired.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 120.1
- Total Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 380.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
- Sugar: 5.3g
- Protein: 2.4g
Recipe Notes:
- Vinegar Choice: Feel free to use your favorite type of vinegar if you don’t have balsamic on hand. Red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar are great alternatives.
- Make-Ahead: This dish can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld even more.
- Variations: Add some toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for a crunchy texture. You can also sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese on top before serving for a creamy finish.
Recipe Tags:
Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Summer, Savory, Brunch, < 15 Mins, Steam, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Cooking Times Table 🕒
| Preparation | Cooking | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 5 mins | 15 mins |
Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and delightful flavors. It’s a quick, healthy, and delicious addition to any meal! 😋🥗
