Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions

By á-168951

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions (about 7 oz), thawed and patted dry with paper towels
• 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp)
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook beans in boiling water to cover in a large saucepan until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain well.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pearl onions; cook, stirring often, until lightly caramelized and tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add balsamic vinegar and sugar, and cook until reduced to a light syrup consistency, 3 to 4 minutes. Add beans, salt, pepper, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.