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cooked green beans in a skillet with feta and almonds

BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS

If you think green beans are boring, these Balsamic Green Beans are here to prove you wrong! Garlicky, tangy, and topped with creamy feta, they’re the perfect side dish you didn’t know you needed.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans trimmed
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup Slivered Almonds toasted

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, add green beans, and cook for about 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
    green beans in a pot of water
  • Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
    bowl of green beans in water
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn!).
    garlic sautéeing in oil in a cast iron skillet
  • Toss the green beans into the skillet and stir to coat with the garlicky oil.
    green beans and garlic in a cast iron skillet
  • Add balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
    green beans and garlic in a cast iron skillet
  • Remove from heat and gently toss in the crumbled feta. Sprinkle with toasted almonds just before serving.
    plate of green beans with almonds and feta

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 824IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
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