Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans
27 min.
10
95kcal

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Are you looking to elevate your side dish game? Look no further than our Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans! This delightful recipe brings together a medley of flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for any occasion, these green beans are not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with nutrients, making them an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters.

The star of this dish is the crispy, savory bacon that infuses each bite with rich flavor, combined with the sweet touch of sugar and tangy cider vinegar. Together, they create a perfect harmony of sweet and sour that will make these green beans the highlight of your meal. Plus, with just a quick 27 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this side dish even on busy weeknights.

Serving 10, this recipe is ideal for gatherings, potlucks, or even intimate family dinners. Imagine the compliments you'll receive when you serve up these vibrant green beans, perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. So, fire up your Dutch oven and get ready to delight your friends and family with this easy-to-make yet impressively flavorful dish!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • 32 oz green beans whole frozen
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped
  • 10 servings salt and pepper to taste
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook bacon and onion in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
  2. Transfer bacon mixture to a plate, reserving drippings in Dutch oven.
  3. Cook beans in hot drippings, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness. Stir in vinegar, sugar, and bacon mixture. Cook, stirring often, 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories95kcal
Protein13.5%
Fat48.92%
Carbs37.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.31
Glycemic Load
3.58
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.2160868528097%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.44mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
3.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.24kcal
4.76%
Fat:5.45g
8.39%
Saturated Fat:1.8g
11.27%
Carbohydrates:9.42g
3.14%
Net Carbohydrates:6.88g
2.5%
Sugar:5.6g
6.22%
Cholesterol:8.71mg
2.9%
Sodium:287.01mg
12.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.39g
6.77%
Vitamin K:39.03µg
37.17%
Vitamin C:11.47mg
13.91%
Vitamin A:630.95IU
12.62%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.63%
Fiber:2.54g
10.17%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.48%
Folate:30.98µg
7.75%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.56%
Potassium:227.86mg
6.51%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.29%
Magnesium:24.97mg
6.24%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
6.02%
Iron:1.01mg
5.61%
Phosphorus:55.32mg
5.53%
Selenium:3.24µg
4.63%
Calcium:35.84mg
3.58%
Copper:0.07mg
3.54%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.87%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.84%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.57%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.1%
Source:My Recipes