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Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives

3.8

(9)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/3 cup minced red onion
2 teaspoons balsamic or red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
5 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and sliced thin

Preparation

  1. In a bowl stir together the onion, the vinegar, the salt, and the oil and let the mixture stand. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the beans, covered, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until they are just tender, add them to the bowl while they are still hot, and toss them well with the olives.

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