Best Zippy Green Beans Recipes

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PICKLED GREEN BEANS



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This recipe produces zippy little pickles, preserving my green beans for months to come...if they last that long. I crank up the heat a bit with cayenne pepper. -Marisa McClellan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-3/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 teaspoons dill seed or 4 fresh dill heads
2-1/2 cups water
2-1/2 cups white vinegar
1/4 cup canning salt

Steps:

  • Pack beans into 4 hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Add cayenne, garlic and dill seed to jars., In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil., Carefully ladle hot liquid over beans, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZIPPY GREEN BEANS



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A sweet-and-sour sauce makes fresh green beans a little special. The tangy treatment for this everyday vegetable dresses them up nicely, so they complement most any meal. -Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine or apple juice
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Stir in the wine, sugar, vinegar and salt. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain beans; top with onion mixture. Sprinkle with bacon; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY GREEN BEANS WITH WASABI RANCH DIP



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Make and share this Crispy Green Beans With Wasabi Ranch Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mortadella1985

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

wasabi, dip
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons horseradish
1 tablespoon wasabi paste
green beans
8 ounces fresh green beans
1 egg
1 cup milk
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup flour
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup French-fried onions, crunched
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • first prepare wasabi dip.mix all ingredients together cover and set in fridge.
  • Blanch the beans in the chicken broth until cooked NOT softened,about 5-7 minutes.Strain the beans taking out as much water as you can.
  • In one bowl mix the egg and milk.
  • in the second bowl mix flour and baking powder.
  • in a third bowl mix bread crumbs .panko bread crombs,french fried onions,.
  • garlic powder,pepper and salt.
  • first dip all the beans into flour mixture coating evenly.
  • Next dip all the beans into the egg/milk mixture,after that dip the beans into the bread crumb mixture coating thoroughly.
  • place the coated beans in a dish a refrigerate for about 3 hours.(this allows the coating to completely stick to the beans).
  • you can either deep fry these to a golden brown,or bake in the oven at 400 for about 25 minutes. i prefer them deep fried.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.8, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 77.7, Sodium 2254.8, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 15.5

ZIPPY BEANS AND RICE



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This is a super side dish, and we also enjoy it as a light entree with corn bread and salad.-Darlene Owen, Reedsport, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup water
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup uncooked instant white or brown rice
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, corn, water, jalapeno and salt if desired. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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