Balsamic Green Beans

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Balsamic Green Beans
17 min.
4
126kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that’s both quick to prepare and packed with flavor, look no further than these Balsamic Green Beans! This delightful recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan, but it’s also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect addition to any meal, regardless of dietary preferences.

In just 17 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves four people, all while keeping the calorie count at a light 126 kcal per serving. The star of this recipe is the tiny green beans, or haricots verts, which are tender yet crisp, providing a satisfying crunch. The combination of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and light brown sugar creates a tangy and slightly sweet dressing that elevates the green beans to a whole new level.

With the aromatic shallots sautéed in olive oil, this dish not only tastes amazing but also fills your kitchen with a wonderful fragrance. Whether you’re serving it alongside a hearty main course or enjoying it as a light snack, these Balsamic Green Beans are sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a fresh, flavorful side that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • pound haricots verts trimmed (haricots verts)
  • tablespoon brown sugar light
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  shallots minced

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge green beans into ice water to stop the cooking process, and drain.
  2. Stir together vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard until smooth.
  3. Cook shallots in hot oil in skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 1 minute or until tender. Stir in vinegar mixture, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add green beans; toss to coat.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories126kcal
Protein7.49%
Fat49.12%
Carbs43.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.5
Glycemic Load
3.45
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.2399999939877%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:125.86kcal
6.29%
Fat:7.31g
11.25%
Saturated Fat:1.03g
6.45%
Carbohydrates:14.54g
4.85%
Net Carbohydrates:10.96g
3.98%
Sugar:8.81g
9.78%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:606.29mg
26.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.51g
5.02%
Vitamin K:53.5µg
50.96%
Vitamin C:14.84mg
17.99%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.62%
Vitamin A:785.2IU
15.7%
Fiber:3.58g
14.31%
Folate:41.83µg
10.46%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.29%
Vitamin E:1.48mg
9.9%
Potassium:299.36mg
8.55%
Magnesium:33.25mg
8.31%
Iron:1.49mg
8.25%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.16%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.87%
Phosphorus:53.98mg
5.4%
Calcium:53.56mg
5.36%
Copper:0.1mg
4.87%
Vitamin B3:0.87mg
4.35%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.03%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.28%
Selenium:1.31µg
1.86%
Source:My Recipes