Dilly Beans

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Dilly Beans
45 min.
6
65kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will elevate your meals? Look no further than Dilly Beans! This delightful recipe combines the crispness of fresh green or yellow wax beans with the aromatic essence of dill, garlic, and a hint of spice. Perfect for those who follow a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet, Dilly Beans are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile.

Imagine serving these tangy, pickled beans at your next gathering or enjoying them as a zesty addition to your lunchbox. The process of making Dilly Beans is a labor of love, as they require a bit of patience while they pickle to perfection over the course of two weeks. But trust us, the wait is worth it! The brine, infused with crushed black peppercorns, dill seeds, and dried red chiles, creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that will have your taste buds dancing.

With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment, you can create a batch of these delightful beans that will impress your family and friends. Plus, they can be stored in the fridge for up to two months, making them a convenient and tasty option for any meal. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with Dilly Beans – a side dish that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon peppercorns black crushed
  • 0.7 cup sea salt 
  •  optional: dill fresh
  • tablespoon dill seed 
  • small garlic clove smashed
  • small chilies dried red (such as cayenne or chile de árbol)
  • pounds turtle beans trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • sieve
  • ziploc bags
  • kitchen towels
  • slotted spoon
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Stir salt and 1 gallon warm water in a large bowl until salt is dissolved.
  2. Let brine cool to room temperature.
  3. Layer beans with remaining ingredients in a large ceramic, glass, or stainless-steel mixing bowl.
  4. Add brine to cover.
  5. Pour remaining brine into a resealable plastic bag; seal and place on beans to submerge. Cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel.
  6. Let stand at room temperature until bubbles form around edge of bowl, 4-5 days.
  7. Spoon off any foam from surface of brine. Continue to let stand at room temperature, discarding foam as necessary, until beans are pickled, about 2 weeks.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, divide beans, herbs, and spices among 3 clean 1-quart jars. Set a strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth over a large pitcher; pour brine through strainer.
  9. Pour over beans in jars, leaving 1/2" space on top. Cover; chill up to 2 months.
  10. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories65kcal
Protein20.54%
Fat6.62%
Carbs72.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.83
Glycemic Load
2.41
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.6017391276748%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:65.34kcal
3.27%
Fat:0.53g
0.81%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.15%
Carbohydrates:13.05g
4.35%
Net Carbohydrates:10.21g
3.71%
Sugar:0.14g
0.15%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:12585.6mg
547.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.68g
7.36%
Vitamin C:33.85mg
41.03%
Folate:153.15µg
38.29%
Iron:2.15mg
11.96%
Magnesium:46.74mg
11.68%
Fiber:2.84g
11.37%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.55%
Potassium:365.48mg
10.44%
Calcium:103.37mg
10.34%
Copper:0.14mg
7.25%
Phosphorus:67.31mg
6.73%
Zinc:0.75mg
5%
Vitamin A:148.26IU
2.97%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.3%
Vitamin K:1.52µg
1.45%
Source:Epicurious