Ingredients
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2 quarts water
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2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons mustard seed
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2 teaspoons dried dill weed
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon dill seed
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups distilled white vinegar
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⅔ cup white sugar
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2 cups water
Directions
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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.
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In a large bowl combine salt, mustard seed, dill weed, chiles, dill seed and garlic. Mix. Add cooled beans to the bowl and stir.
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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.
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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 | |
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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.