Name: Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives
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

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

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.