Sicilian Style Roasted Vegetables With Balsamic Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 large red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 cup red onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (pineapple juice would be good here too)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375*F.
Toss green beans and bell pepper strips with oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
Bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Simmer 5-7 minutes, or until vinegar is thick and syrupy, stirring occasionally.
Toss green bean mixutre with orange juice, lemon jucie, and orange zest in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Transfer to a serving dish, and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar syrup. Enjoy!