Tangy Green Beans Recipes

TANGY BACON GREEN BEANS

My grandmother's Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Cook beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings. , In same pan, saute onions in drippings over medium heat until tender and lightly browned, 7-9 minutes. In a bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Drain beans and add to warm dressing; toss and heat through. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ingredients

2 pounds frozen whole green beans
12 bacon strips, chopped
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard

SPICY GREEN BEANS

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted and hot, add the green beans and bell pepper and toss to coat. Add the red pepper flakes and some salt and toss again. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt

SWEET & TANGY SALMON WITH GREEN BEANS

I'm always up for new ways to cook salmon. In this dish, a sweet sauce gives the fish and green beans some down-home barbecue tang. Even our kids love it. -Aliesha Caldwell, Robersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place fillets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. In a small skillet, melt butter; stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, oil, pepper and salt. Brush half of the mixture over salmon., Place green beans in a large bowl; drizzle with remaining brown sugar mixture and toss to coat. Arrange green beans around fillets. Roast until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork and green beans are crisp-tender, 14-16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

SWEET AND TANGY GREEN BEANS

Sweet and tangy! This is a wonderful alternative to plain green beans or green bean casserole. It is quick and easy to make. Gives a unique twist to a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by ODIEZMA

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Steps:

Fry the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Remove bacon, and set aside while reserving the grease in the pan. Stir the sugar, vinegar and onion into the bacon grease, and reduce the heat to medium. Add the beans, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the beans have reached your desired doneness. Crumble the bacon over the top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 145.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

Ingredients

4 thick slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) package frozen French-cut green beans
1 medium onion, chopped
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar

TANGY ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

And round out any meal with Italian Green Beans from Rudy Martino. The sharpness of the Parmesan cheese goes nicely with the tangy flavor of the chicken. "This has been a family favorite for many years," writes the Lombard, Illinois reader.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

Place beans and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs, garlic salt and pepper. Drain beans; drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with cheese mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh or frozen cut green beans
2 tablespoons water
2-1/4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
2-1/4 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil

SPICY SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS

I modified this recipe to be less oily. It is almost as good as take-out Chinese green beans. It tastes wonderful with ham and a baked yam.

Provided by Tasha

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 23m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 910.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

Ingredients

½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

SWEET AND TANGY RANCH BEANS

This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it's a snap to throw together. The recipe was sent to me by a friend and it's nice to serve at a group picnic. -Barbara Gordon, Roswell, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 3h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 small onion, chopped