5.0 from 9 votes
Balsamic Green Beans
These Balsamic Green Beans are a delicious, versatile side you can use to elevate almost any hearty dish. Truly, they're America's favorite side vegetable!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 93 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 bag green beans
- 2 tbsp almonds sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Wash and dry green beans.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place green beans in the skillet and cover with a splatter guard.
- Stir with a rubber spatula after 3-4 minutes. Then, add sesame seeds and sliced almonds to the skillet.
- Add 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze and stir. Cook for another 8-10 minutes. Ensure green beans, almonds, and seeds are toasted.
- Remove green beans from the skillet and plate. Top with more balsamic glaze. You can also add shaved parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and whatever other topics you like.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They're great for meal prep!
- Use a splatter guard! The oil gets hot pretty quickly and you don’t want a mess or to get burnt.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.