Source: dLife

Balsamic vinegar flavored green beans with sliced almonds.

Servings

4 oz fresh green beans
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium shallots , or 1/3 C chopped onion and 1 chopped garlic clove
1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp sliced almonds
0.25 tsp salt

1 Wash and trim beans. Remove skin from shallot and chop finely.
2 In medium covered saucepan, bring water and salt to boil. Cook beans, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3 In empty saucepan, over medium high, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add shallots and cook 3 minutes, stirring often. Add green beans and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
4 Add vinegar and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to coat.
5 Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with almonds.

Asparagus is a good substitute in this recipe.