Name: Quick Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans Recipe
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ lb green beans; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium shallot; 2 tbsp cider vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; salt; freshly ground pepper

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How To Make Quick Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans

Cider vinegar and sugar lend sweet and sour flavors to this simple and easy green beans recipe for a quick and tasty side dish.

Preparation: 8 minutes

Cooking: 7 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

¾lbgreen beans
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
1medium shallot
2tbspcider vinegar
1tspsugar
salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste

Instructions

Place the green beans in a steamer basket set over a large saucepan of boiling water. Steam for about 5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
In a medium skillet, heat the oil. Add the shallot and cook over high heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the vinegar and sugar; stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and add the beans.
Season with salt and pepper, toss well, and serve. Enjoy!