SWEET-SOUR GREEN BEANS

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This is a recipe my mother served to family and friends-it has a very nice blend of sweet and sour flavors. I often take this dish to picnics and church dinners as it can be served warm or cold...delicious either way. -Claire Moser, Middletown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
2 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings; saute onion in the drippings until tender. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar; heat through. Drain beans and place in a bowl; stir in onion mixture. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Davis Lewah
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I made this dish with brown sugar instead of white sugar and it turned out great! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


ROCKY BLACK
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Hanray Cap
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mwanyamba Mwanje
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh green beans from my garden and the dish turned out amazing. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Jade Jaden
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and sour sauce and the green beans were cooked perfectly.


OKIROR ENOKA
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The green beans were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Pakistanimunda Pakistanimunda
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so delicious and the green beans were cooked perfectly.


christina cooper
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This was a great recipe! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Eyob Ayalew12
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour and the green beans were cooked to perfection.


Ibrahim Changezi
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen green beans and the dish still turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the green beans were cooked perfectly.


Evans Sackey
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I made this dish with brown sugar instead of white sugar and it turned out great! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Lian Sabbar
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Bashiir Cawil
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Chantel Jasmine
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh green beans from my garden and the dish turned out amazing. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Dash Timms
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and sour sauce and the green beans were cooked perfectly.


Abid Ktk
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The green beans were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Borhun
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so delicious and the green beans were cooked perfectly.


Stacey Mullins
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This was a great recipe! The green beans were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


KJO
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour and the green beans were cooked to perfection.


NOBRA channel
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.