Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans
45 min.
32
31kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and wholesome addition to your meal repertoire, look no further than this Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans dish. This delightful recipe is not only vegetarian but also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With just 31 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free pleasure that can be enjoyed as an antipasto, starter, or even a refreshing snack.

The star ingredients here are the tender yellow baby pattypan squash and the crisp green beans, which combine beautifully with a zingy, sweet-and-sour marinade. Infused with warming ginger, aromatic garlic, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper, this dish turns simple vegetables into a tantalizing taste experience. The addition of cilantro sprigs and sesame seeds adds depth and texture, elevating this recipe to more than just a side dish.

This enticing medley is not only aesthetically pleasing with its vibrant colors but also surprisingly easy to prepare. After a brief cooking process, you simply allow the flavors to meld together in the fridge, creating a dish that gets even better over time. Whether served at a festive gathering or as part of a simple family meal, this Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans recipe is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a plate of freshness and flavor that celebrates the best of seasonal vegetables!

Ingredients

  • 12  peppercorns black
  • 12  cilantro leaves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • inch ginger fresh peeled
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 0.5 pound green beans trimmed
  • 1.5 pounds baby vegetables yellow halved
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups seasoned rice vinegar 
  • tablespoon sesame seed 
  • tablespoons shallots thinly sliced
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • cups vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Cook green beans in boiling water 1 minute.
  2. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.
  3. Combine rice vinegar and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves.
  4. Combine beans, squash, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  5. Pour hot vinegar mixture over squash mixture. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Note: Squash mixture can be evenly divided among 4 (1-pint) jars. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories31kcal
Protein7.32%
Fat6.84%
Carbs85.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.19
Glycemic Load
3.15
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.8795652013758%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:31kcal
1.55%
Fat:0.21g
0.32%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.2%
Carbohydrates:5.92g
1.97%
Net Carbohydrates:5.36g
1.95%
Sugar:5g
5.56%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:75.09mg
3.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.5g
1.01%
Vitamin C:5.1mg
6.18%
Vitamin K:6.18µg
5.89%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.54%
Vitamin A:155.22IU
3.1%
Folate:9.79µg
2.45%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.26%
Fiber:0.56g
2.24%
Copper:0.04mg
2.2%
Magnesium:8.55mg
2.14%
Potassium:66.12mg
1.89%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.64%
Phosphorus:14.92mg
1.49%
Iron:0.25mg
1.38%
Calcium:12.93mg
1.29%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.05%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes