Balsamic & Garlic Beans

Name: Balsamic & Garlic Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 500 g green beans, trimmed; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons almonds, flaked and lightly toasted

Submitted by Tisme

"A very quick and easy side dish of vegetables to serve."

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photo by Debbwl

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

500 g green beans, trimmed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons almonds, flaked and lightly toasted

directions

Cook the beans in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender and drain.
Place the garlic, parsley, vinegar and oil in a screw-top jar. Secure the lid. Shake to combine.
Place beans on platter. Pour over garlic mixture add toasted almonds and serve.

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Reviews

*Made for Australia/NZ Swap # 59* Used out frozen beans from the Summer's garden, and prepared as listed. A nice, flavorful side just a tad heavy on the balsamic. Will surely prepare again. Thanks for posting, Tisme !

NurseJaney
Tis me,I made this for the family on New Year's day.Because my balsamic was a deep ruby colour,the dish had a dark looking coating,but the taste was great. I will be making this again....Don

Don Steele
Quick, easy, and oh so tasty! The balsamic vinegar and garlic give off a lot of flavor with out over powering the beans and the almonds add a delightful crunch. We really enjoyed these beans and will be making again. Thanks so much for the post.

Debbwl
A delicious method for green beans -- even our Brazilian exchange student loved them (and Brazilians are not known for their love of vegetables). My only changes were to cook the beans in the microwave for 4 minutes and to use slivered almonds. Will make this often. Thanks for sharing. UPDATE: Just a week after first making this, I asked the Brazilian exchange student to top and tail some green beans. She said yes, and asked if we could make them this way again. Such as amazing recommendation/request from someone who doesn't eat vegetables.

Leggy Peggy
Very quick and easy, and delicious! Takes no time at all, and a lovely dressing on a favourite vegetable! I love the almonds with this, I used nibbed rather than flaked almonds, but just loved them, thank you, Tisme, very more-ish! Made for Make My Recipe, Christmas Edition

Karen Elizabeth