Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes! I actually have a separate post for Frozen Green Beans you can check out. Just add the sauce at the end!

Do I need to boil (blanch) the green beans first?

No, it's not necessary. It helps preserve the green color, but if you're like me and don't want to dirty an extra pot and a bowl, or don't have enough ice for an ice bath after boiling them, you can totally skip this step. I never do it.

Balsamic Glazed Green Beans

Name: Balsamic Glazed Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, ends removed; ½ tbsp avocado oil (or other cooking oil; ½ tsp fine sea salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1-2 cloves garlic, grated or minced; ¼ tsp tapioca starch (or cornstarch or arrowroot starch); ½ tsp water

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Balsamic Glazed Green Beans

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

These Balsamic Glazed Green Beans can be ready on the table in just 30 minutes and make a great side for practically any meal. They're inspired by my popular honey balsamic brussels sprouts and just as delicious. The recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and so easy to make!

Total Time30 minutes
Yield2-4 1x
DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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1 lb green beans, ends removed
1/2 tbsp avocado oil (or other cooking oil
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1/4 tsp tapioca starch (or cornstarch or arrowroot starch)
1/2 tsp water

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425F and prepare a large baking sheet (optionally lined with parchment paper).
Cut the ends of the green beans off and add them to the baking sheet.
Drizzle with avocado oil and season with sea salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
While the green beans are roasting, make the glaze.
In a small saucepan, stir together balsamic vinegar, honey, extra virgin olive oil, and grated garlic.
Bring the mixture to a soft simmer while stirring or whisking constantly just until the honey dissolves, and everything comes together. It doesn’t need to cook; you just want it to be hot.
Mix tapioca starch and water to create a slurry.
Pour the tapioca slurry into the sauce while stirring constantly.
Cook for a few more seconds to allow the sauce to thicken, and take it off the heat. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
When the green beans are done, drizzle them with the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Too much tapioca: If you accidentally add too much tapioca starch and your sauce starts to resemble pudding, add a small splash of water to thin it out. I recommend adding 1 teaspoon at a time to avoid watering it down too much.

Charred green beans: If you want the green beans get more crispy and charred, turn on your broiler for the last couple of minutes of cooking. Do NOT use parchment paper if you’re going to do this because it will burn. Keep a close eye on the green beans because every oven is different, and they could burn very quickly!

Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Sides
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

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