GREEN BEANS WITH PICKLED ONIONS

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Serve a side of fresh summer flavor with green beans boiled and tossed with quick-pickled red onion. They're wholesome with a tangy twist.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 cups fresh green beans, strings removed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water to boiling over high heat. Add green beans; cover and return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer covered 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool in colander under cold running water.
Meanwhile, in shallow bowl, stir vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until sugar is dissolved. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon vinegar mixture.
In medium serving bowl, place beans; top with onion. Drizzle with reserved vinegar mixture and the oil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g