<div class="recipeIngredients">Green Beans with Eggs</div>

1 pound green beans, rinsed and trimmed

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 hard boiled egg, chopped fine

Over a pot of boiling water or in the microwave, steam green beans until they’re cooked but still crisp. Transfer cooked beans to a serving dish and put three to four ice cubes in the bowl. Toss to cool beans; set aside for 5 minutes.In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Drain water from beans and pour dressing over beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped eggs. Serve room temperature.Serves four.Cook#146;s note: You can sprinkle the beans with chopped pecans or walnuts if desired. Any flavored vinegar can be substituted.