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Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans

Name: Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.75 pound green beans; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium shallot (minced); 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt and freshly ground pepper

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These simple steamed green beans get a tangy kick from a quick cider vinegar sauce. More Vegetable Side Dishes

By Grace Parisi

Updated on January 12, 2017

Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans — Photo: © Tina Rupp

Total Time:

15 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

¾ pound green beans
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot (minced)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Place the green beans in a steamer basket set over a large saucepan of boiling water. Steam until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
In a medium skillet, heat the oil. Add the shallot and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar; stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and add the beans. Season with salt and pepper, toss well and serve.