Green Beans with Balsamic Date Reduction, Feta and Pine Nuts

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

young, thin green beans ((if using larger beans, see note at the end of the recipe))

3/4 cup

warm water

1/2 cup

pitted dates

1/2 cup

balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup

crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup

toasted pinenuts ((or sub toasted sunflower seeds))

2 tbsp

olive oil

Salt and pepper