Balsamic Glazed Green Beans & Onions

• 1 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon butter, divided
• 6 ounces red pearl onions, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup fat free lower sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• optional: thinly sliced baby bella mushrooms

1. Place beans into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 3 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
3. Place beans in a large bowl; set aside.
4. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add onions; saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
6. Add broth, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil.
7. Simmer 3 minutes ro until syrupy.
8. Add beans, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
9. Cook for 2 minutes or until throughly heated.

green beans, butter, red pearl onions, lower, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, baby bella mushrooms

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/balsamic-glazed-green-beans-onions-52999381 (may not work)