Dilled Green Beans

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Serve these beans on the side of a meal that you feel might need a little pick me up.

2
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 to 6 side salad servings

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons mustard seed

  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon dill seed

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar

  • cup white sugar

  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Bring 2 quarts of water to boil. Add green beans and boil for 5 minutes or until beans are just tender. Plunge the beans in cold water to set their color, drain well.

  2. In a large bowl combine salt, mustard seed, dill weed, chiles, dill seed and garlic. Mix. Add cooled beans to the bowl and stir.

  3. In a small saucepan bring 2 cups water, vinegar, sugar and salt (to taste) to boil. Pour this mixture over the beans and spices. Mix well.

  4. Chill the beans in an airtight container at least overnight before eating. The beans are best if given a week to marinate refrigerated before eating.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
1g Fat
42g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 489mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 434mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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