Balsamic Green Beans And Carrots With Pearl Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots or (8 ounce) package three medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 (10 ounce) packages , fresh not frozen, steam-able green beans, ready to eat or 1 1/4 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces white onions or 6 ounces red pearl onions, halved lengthwise and peeled
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon sugar
salt & pepper

Preparation

Steam green beans in microwave according to directions (about 4 minutes) or if fresh, place beans into a large pot of boiling water; cook 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
Steam carrots according to package directions, or if fresh, slice, boil and drain (same as above).
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
Add broth, vinegar, and sugar; bring to a boil.
Simmer 3 minutes or until syrupy.
Add beans and carrots, remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
Cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.