Meals Matter

Green Beans and Pan-Roasted Red Onions

Contributed By: Lynda
Dairy Council of California

Good for company.

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 tsp Brown sugar

1/4 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Black pepper

Preparation

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

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

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Christmas
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 125
Total Fat: 3.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 3 g
Vitamin A: 550 IU
Vitamin C: 17 mg
Calcium: 85 mg
Sodium: 350 mg
Iron: 0.9 mg
Fiber: 4.5 g