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

AYHAM ALMOHAMD
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans.


Nadeen khan Ali
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.


Ali 302
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Stacie Herbert
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves green beans.


islam fouda
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any meal.


Nmomah Collins
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've added different vegetables and spices to it and it always turns out great.


AMIR GAHATRAJ
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Awais Yousafzai
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My kids loved these green beans! They ate them all up.


Mian Nisar
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so delicious!


Abbas Hussain
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These green beans are so addictive! I could easily eat a whole plate of them.


joel cardona
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I followed the recipe exactly and the green beans turned out perfectly. They were tender and flavorful.


Jason Middleton
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The zippy sauce really takes these green beans to the next level. I will definitely be making them again.


Mahoro Noreen Trophy
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I love how quick and easy this recipe is. I always have green beans on hand, so it's a great option for a last-minute side dish.


TinTeD IDoL
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These green beans were a hit at our family dinner! They had the perfect balance of flavors and were so easy to make.