Warm Balsamic Green Beans

A holiday favorite, Green Bean Casserole, gets a little twist with Becky Wahlund, Director of the Land O’Lakes Test Kitchen. 

8 servings

Topping:
½ cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt 

1 tablespoon sugar

Beans:
3 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt 
½ cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cut in half
1 medium (1 cup) red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Place all topping ingredients into 8-inch nonstick skillet.  Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until almonds are golden and caramelized (7 to 10 minutes).  Immediately remove from heat; spread onto waxed paper to cool.

Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling; add onion and garlic.  Cook until onion begins to soften (3 to 5 minutes).  Add green beans, red bell pepper, salt and pepper.  Continue cooking 5 minutes.  Cover; cook until beans are crisply tender (8 to 10 minutes).  Add honey and vinegar; continue cooking until sauce thickens and beans are well coated (2 to 3 minutes).

Place beans into serving bowl; top with caramelized almonds.