Green Beans with Glazed Onions - 23g Carbs, 6g Fiber A different green bean casserole to grace your holiday meal. Difficulty: easy Servings: 9 Carb Safe: Yes 2 16-oz bags frozen pearl onions, thawed 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, divided 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp salt, divided 3 lb fresh green beans, cleaned and trimmed 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp stone-ground mustard 1 1/2 tsp sugar In medium saucepan, combine onions, 4 tablespoons vinegar, butter, vegetable oil, thyme, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat over low heat until butter is melted; stirring to coat onions. Place mixture on a baking sheet and roast in a 400 degree F oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are browned nicely; remove from oven and set aside. Blanch green beans in large saucepan of boiling water just until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside. In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, mustard, sugar, the remaining 4 tablespoons of the vinegar, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In a large bowl, toss the dressing together with the onions and the green beans. Place the mixture in a large casserole dish and cover.* Bake for 20 minutes in a 350 degree F oven. *Recipe can be made ahead at this point and refrigerated for a day. Bring to room temperature before cooking. Nutritional Information: 192 Calories, 11g Fat, 7mg Cholesterol, 23g Carbs, 6g Fiber, 3g Protein, 331mg Sodium, 3g Saturated Fat