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Balsamic Green Beans

August 8, 2022 By Patricia 30 Comments

Balsamic green beans make an ideal side dish to serve with pretty much anything. The summer season delivers the green beans, and this recipe delivers the perfect side dish! Bonus: You can have them ready in about 15 minutes.

Balsamic Green Beans is a fab side dish, especially when you use seasonally fresh green beans. This side dish is quick and easy to make!

How often are you in need of a side dish that doesn’t take much time or effort to make? These balsamic green beans will bowl you over with great flavor as the perfect side to so many main dishes.

Balsamic Green Beans

Summer is a great time to gather fresh green beans from your garden, local farmers market, or neighborhood grocery store. They look so pretty and vibrant in addition to being a seasonal delight.

Aside from olive oil and seasoning, there are only a few ingredients you need to make this simple side dish: green beans, balsamic vinegar, a touch of sugar, and garlic.

The balsamic vinegar is terrifically tangy and the touch of sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness to the sauce that coats the green beans.

Balsamic green beans are ideal as a side dish for just about anything!

If you know me, you know I love garlic, so feel free to add more if you love it, too. If I happen to have leftover balsamic green beans, I like to eat them cold, straight outta the fridge. What are your thoughts on leftovers? Do you like ’em cold or reheated?

Balsamic green beans on a fork.

The cooking time of these green beans has a quick turnaround, which keeps them fresh and a little crunchy. I know a lot of people like their veggies on the mushy side (hello, Mom), but I love green beans when they have a quick cook time.

Blanch the Green Beans

Before cooking the green beans in a skillet – almost like stir-frying them – I blanch them. Blanching just means you add your vegetable to boiling water for several minutes (sometimes not even that long), then shock them by dunking them in ice water to stop the cooking process. I skip the “shock” step here and pop them in the skillet after blanching and draining them.

Blanching helps soften the green beans and helps them keep their vibrant green color.

One of the great things about this is that it’s a side to serve with any number of main dishes. Another great thing? It comes together so quickly and easily. Score!

If you’re looking for ways to serve the summer’s green beans, I’ve got you covered!

More green bean recipes:

Charred Green Beans with Burrata and Peaches

Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Balsamic Green Bean Sandwiches

Green beans are easy to come by all year, but like most produce, getting it in season is ideal. If you’re lucky enough to grow your own, I’m jealous!

Balsamic green beans as a side dish.

Do you love to hit up farmers markets or are you interested in signing up for a local CSA box? I found a page on the U.S. Department of Agriculture website where you can locate resources near you. Search by ZIP code! 

I hope you decide to give these balsamic green beans a go. They’re so easy to make!

Balsamic green beans are delightful as a side dish.

Patricia @ Grab a Plate

Yields Serves 4

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Ingredients

  • One pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Use a large skillet and add enough water to fill it halfway. Bring the water to a boil.
  2. When the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and drain the green beans.
  4. Add the olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the green beans and season with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
  5. Cook the green beans 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and toss. Cook for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the balsamic vinegar, water, and sugar. Toss to coat and cook for about a minute.
  7. Remove and serve.
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Comments

  1. Tavo says

    August 9, 2022 at 7:32 am

    Great recipe! Super easy and tasty! I will make it again!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks, Tavo! Glad to hear it!
      Reply
  2. Andrea says

    August 9, 2022 at 7:38 am

    I made these balsamic green beans with my grilled chicken last night. It was the perfect summer side dish. I particularly loved the addition of the crushed red pepper.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks so much, Andrea! I'm glad you enjoyed this!
      Reply
  3. Savita says

    August 9, 2022 at 7:56 am

    Such an easy vegetarian side dish recipe, goes so well with my protein-rich dinner. Loved it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this dish, Savita!
      Reply
  4. Lyn says

    August 9, 2022 at 8:03 am

    I love green beans! This combination was amazing and full of flavor. A new favorite side dish in my house!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you, Lyn! Happy to hear you loved these!
      Reply
  5. Amanda Mason says

    August 9, 2022 at 8:28 am

    Such an easy recipe! Loved every bite! I added some garlic and enjoyed that added flavor but very fantastic recipe!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:15 pm

      Thank you, Amanda! I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
      Reply
  6. Aimee Mars says

    August 9, 2022 at 8:41 am

    These green beans are so simple yet so full of flavor! I love to pair them with simple meat like grilled chicken. Then they're the star of the show.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you, Aimee! The go well with so many things, like you said!
      Reply
  7. Jessica says

    August 10, 2022 at 9:34 am

    Such an easy recipe and unexpected taste combo! So good, my kids ate up the beans faster than anything else on the plate ;)
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      Glad everyone enjoyed these! Thanks, Jessica!
      Reply
  8. Nancy says

    August 10, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    Fresh green beans are the best. Your combination of flavours is amazing. I'm going to want to eat these all summer long while they're in season.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you, Nancy! Fresh green beans are the best! Eat them as much as you can this summer :)
      Reply
  9. Sharon says

    August 10, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    This is one of the best recipes I've found to make with fresh green beans. The vinegar adds so much flavor!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Sharon!
      Reply
  10. Jenny says

    August 11, 2022 at 1:19 am

    I enjoy a bit of vinegar. This bright balsamic green beans recipe hits the mark for me. Thanks for sharing
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenny! Enjoy!
      Reply
  11. Megs says

    August 11, 2022 at 5:42 pm

    What an amazing combo! I had never thought to pair balsamic with beans but this is so delicious! Thank you for a great recipe.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you, Megs! Glad you liked this recipe!
      Reply
  12. Chenée says

    August 14, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    This is my new favorite type of green beans! The balsamic gave them such delicious flavor! Thanks for the recipe!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks, Chenee! Glad you enjoyed them!
      Reply
  13. Erica says

    August 14, 2022 at 4:41 pm

    I made these balsamic green beans for dinner tonight and they were so yummy. The flavors were wonderful and easy to make. Perfect with our steak on the grill. Thanks for sharing!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      The perfect side for your grilled steak! Thanks, Erica :)
      Reply
  14. Tristin says

    August 14, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    These balsamic green beans were divine and made the perfect side dish to go with our baked chicken!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      Yay! Happy to hear it, Tristin!
      Reply
  15. Hayley Dhanecha says

    August 15, 2022 at 1:15 am

    I have recently become a fan of green beans and have been looking for different ways to prepare it. I tried your balsamic green beans and they were delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      Thank you, Hayley! Glad you enjoyed this dish!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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