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Green Beans with Onions

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add sliced onions with a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook onions, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized, reducing heat if they start to burn.
  4. Add minced garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until beans are heated through and coated with the onion mixture.
  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, then serve immediately.