Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
• 2 pounds green beans trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 32 ounce pearl onions frozen thawed
• 1 teaspoon salt divided
• 1 tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat onions dry with paper towels; add to pan. Increase heat to medium-high; saut onions 5 minutes.
2. Add sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saut 15 minutes or until onions are tender and golden brown. Spoon into a bowl.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add beans; saut 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
5. Add onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated.