Blanched green beans are sautéed with a little vinegar and parsley for a bright-tasting, easy side dish. Serve with rich dishes like Potato Gratin, Brick Chicken, or Chicken Cordon Bleu.
This recipe was featured as part of our Thanksgiving for Beginners menu.
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total: 35 mins
- Active: 35 mins
Ingredients (8)
- Salt
- 2 pounds green beans
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and water. Remove the stems from the green beans. Peel, halve, and thinly slice the onion.
- Place the beans in the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in the ice water bath until cooled. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced onion and cook until caramelized and golden, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the reserved green beans, vinegar, and sugar. Cook, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley, taste, and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.