Daphne's Green Beans

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Daphne's Green Beans
65 min.
4
177kcal

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If you're looking for a bold and flavorful side dish that will bring something new to your dinner table, Daphne's Green Beans are a perfect choice. This dish is bursting with smoky, spicy flavors thanks to the combination of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, crispy bacon, and a touch of honey. It’s a simple yet delicious way to elevate the humble green bean, transforming it into a savory delight that’s sure to impress your family and guests. Not only is it full of flavor, but it’s also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent option for those with dietary restrictions.

The secret to the deep richness of this dish lies in the carefully balanced ingredients, like the smoky adobo sauce and fresh lemon juice, which adds a zingy freshness that perfectly complements the savory bacon and tender green beans. Whether you’re serving it with a weeknight meal or as a side for a special occasion, these green beans will stand out as a standout dish that’s quick to make and sure to please any palate. The best part? It’s ready in just under an hour, making it an easy yet impressive addition to any meal.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon chiles in adobo sauce 
  • slices bacon 
  • ounce canned tomatoes diced canned
  •  chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
  • cloves garlic minced
  • pound green beans - fresh rinsed trimmed
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper black
  • tablespoon honey 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5  onion diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet, discarding the rest. Return the reserved bacon fat to the skillet and heat. Cook and stir the onion, garlic, and chipotle pepper in the heated bacon fat until the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the adobo sauce and tomatoes; cook another 2 minutes. Stir in the green beans, water, honey, seasoned salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the green beans are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Crumble the bacon.
  5. Sprinkle the bacon pieces and lemon juice over the green beans.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories177kcal
Protein12.93%
Fat44.91%
Carbs42.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.32
Glycemic Load
6.1
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.034347946229%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
5.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:176.9kcal
8.84%
Fat:9.45g
14.54%
Saturated Fat:3.05g
19.09%
Carbohydrates:19.96g
6.65%
Net Carbohydrates:15.07g
5.48%
Sugar:11.57g
12.85%
Cholesterol:14.52mg
4.84%
Sodium:734.29mg
31.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.12g
12.24%
Vitamin K:52.35µg
49.86%
Vitamin C:23.54mg
28.53%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.58%
Fiber:4.89g
19.57%
Vitamin A:917.64IU
18.35%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.2%
Potassium:491.22mg
14.03%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.88%
Iron:2.23mg
12.41%
Folate:49.21µg
12.3%
Vitamin B3:2.46mg
12.29%
Magnesium:45.5mg
11.38%
Copper:0.21mg
10.52%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.27%
Phosphorus:100.88mg
10.09%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.8%
Selenium:5.82µg
8.32%
Calcium:72.25mg
7.22%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.78%
Zinc:0.75mg
4.99%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.83%
Source:Allrecipes