This is an awesome recipe!  With ingredients that you probably standard have available in your kitchen and 25 minutes, you are ready to rock and roll.  A creative spin on the Green Bean.

Crunchy beans + a hint of sweetness + the perfect  amount of spice + a finish of tartness = perfectionism.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces Green Beans
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• Salt & freshly cracked Black Pepper

Directions:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat.  Add the beans and blanch them for 2 minutes.
• Immediately remove the beans from the water and add them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.  Drain.
• In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and green beans.
• Cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Uncover, then stir in the vinegar, honey, onion powder, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cook to desired degree doneness, about 4-6 minutes.
• Transfer the beans to a serving bowl and serve.

Serves: 4-6

Enjoy!

(Recipe by: Paula Deen)

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