20-Minute Balsamic Apple Glazed Green Beans You’ll Crave
A simple and flavorful side dish featuring green beans glazed with balsamic vinegar and apples.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add green beans and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in apple slices and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Mix balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the glaze over the green beans and apples.
- Cook for 2 more minutes until coated and tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
- Can be served hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg