Balsamic Green Beans And Carrots With Pearl Onions

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots or 1 (8 ounce) package three medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 (10 ounce) packages , fresh not frozen, steam-able green beans, ready to eat or 1 1/4 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 6 ounces onions or 6 ounces red pearl onions, halved lengthwise and peeled
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 steam green beans in microwave according to directions (about 4 minutes) or if fresh, place beans into a large pot of boiling water; cook 3 minutes. drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
• 2 steam carrots according to package directions, or if fresh, slice, boil and drain (same as above).
• 3 heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add onions and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
• 4 add broth, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil.
• 5 simmer 3 minutes or until syrupy.
• 6 add beans and carrots, remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
• 7 cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.