Sauteed Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
By CHEF KEN
Yield: 4 servings
A squeeze of lemon juice or a few drops of hot sauce may be added for more flavor.
A squeeze of lemon juice or a few drops of hot sauce may be added for more flavor.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
22 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for about eight minutes or until al dente. Drain in a colander and cool them under cold running water.
- Sauté ginger and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat until they just start to brown.
- Add balsamic vinegar and green beans to the pan and sauté until the beans are well coated and warmed through.
- Season to taste with pepper. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and more balsamic vinegar if desired.
- Note: Balsamic glaze can be purchased or you can make it by simmering Baslamic vinegar in a frying pan until it is reduced by half and will coat a spoon. The glaze will add extra zest to this, or any dish, such as salad dressings, where an extra flavor boost is desired.
