Green beans with red onion and olives

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupMinced red onion
2teaspoonsBalsamic or red-wine vinegar
¼teaspoonSalt; or to taste
1tablespoonOlive oil
½poundsGreen beans; trimmed and cut
; into thirds
5Kalamata or other brine-cured black; pitted and sliced
; olives, thin

Directions

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.

Serves 2.

Gourmet October 1993

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