Green Beans and Pan-Roasted Red Onions

Contributed By: ckorfhage@dairycouncilofca.org
Cooking Light Magazine

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
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Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Low Sodium
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

5 cups Water
1 lb Green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp Olive oil
3 Red onions, each cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup Fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add beans. Cook 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; keep warm.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute 8 mintues or until browned. Add broth; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients. Stir in beans; cover and cook 2 minutes.

Cook's Notes

NOTE: beans may be cut into small pieces, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 31 ; Total Fat: 1 g ; Saturated Fat: 0 g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g ; Carbohydrates: 5 g ; Protein: 1 g ; Vitamin A: 216 IU ; Vitamin C: 7 mg ; Calcium: 20 mg ; Sodium: 67 mg ; Iron: 0 mg ; Fiber: 2 g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: godsgood

How many servings is this? Surely more than a "single" serving?

 

Commented by: trina

The red onions are delicious pan roasted. I doubled the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to increase the flavor.