Recipe and source notes

Todd’s Green Beans

4–6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans You can also use a 16-ounce bag of frozen thin green beans that have been thawed completely and patted dry. I used frozen beans.
  • 6 ounces onion, sliced thick I used a medium onion plus one small onion to get 6 ounces.
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Make it step by step

  1. In a large skillet or wok, sauté the green beans in oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat about 4 – 5 minutes or until they start to brown.
  2. Add another tablespoon of butter, if needed, and add the onions.
  3. Sauté until the onions are nice and brown.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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