Discover a culinary journey into the realm of tangy and tantalizing sour green beans, a delightful side dish that will add a burst of flavor to your meals. These recipes showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable, transforming it into a culinary masterpiece. From classic Southern-style green beans, infused with tangy vinegar and aromatic spices, to a refreshing Asian-inspired rendition featuring a zesty blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Whether you prefer a quick and easy stir-fry or a slow-simmered Southern classic, these recipes have something for every palate and cooking style. Get ready to experience a symphony of flavors as you explore the world of sour green beans, a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS
A slightly tart green bean side dish flavored with onion and bacon. Goes great with ham or pork.
Provided by DEBOKC
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 27m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until well-browned. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes more.
- Pour vinegar and 3/4 cup of the reserved green bean liquid into the pan. Add sugar, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and stir in the green beans. Continue cooking at a low simmer until beans are hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 892.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS
"GREEN BEANS are the perfect accompaniment to Mother's pork roast. The flavors are compatible and blend well. I've never cooked any other vegetable dish when I make this pork roast dinner."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Saute the onion in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Add water, vinegar and sugar. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Gently stir in beans and heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
This green bean concoction is similar to others but not the same! This recipe offers optional 'speed cooking' to quickly get this fresh-tasting side dish to the table.
Provided by dfwenigma
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place green beans in a microwave-safe bowl and add enough water to make a layer in the bottom; heat in microwave until green beans are tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain.
- Heat peanut oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer onion to a bowl and discard any remaining oil.
- Place the bacon in the wok or skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve 4 to 5 tablespoons bacon drippings in the wok.
- Mix onion, brown sugar, vinegar, and liquid smoke in the reserved bacon drippings; cook and stir until sauce is bubbling and brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add green beans to sauce and stir to coat; cook until green beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer green bean mixture to a microwave-safe casserole dish; season with black pepper. Serve immediately or warm in the microwave, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 339.5 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS
Everyday ingredients - bacon, onion, vinegar, and sugar - beget sophisticated results from a one-skillet recipe, submitted here by Suzanne Jenuleson of Medina, Ohio.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. With tongs, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate (reserve skillet with pan drippings).
- Add onion to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing occasionally, until beans are bright green and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Crumble bacon into skillet; add vinegar and sugar. Cook until a syrupy sauce forms, 2 minutes, tossing to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS
Our version of this Chinese take-out staple has all the appeal of the original, with a fraction of the fat and calories.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over high. Add chicken, bell peppers, and green beans and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add scallions, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
- Whisk soy sauce mixture, add to skillet, and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Fluff rice with a fork. To serve, spoon chicken mixture over rice and top with peanuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 36 g
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Anita73
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp and remove from pan.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Saute onion in drippings.
- Add brown sugar, vinegar and green beans.
- Crumble bacon into mixture.
- Simmer 20-30 minutes.
- Garnish with almonds and pimento, if desired.
SWEET-SOUR GREEN BEANS
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
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.
TEMPURA GREEN BEANS WITH SWEET AND SOUR MUSTARD SAUCE
Make and share this Tempura Green Beans With Sweet and Sour Mustard Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 hors d'oeuvre
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the dry mustard, vinegar, sugar and egg in the top of a double boiler and mix until smooth using a wooden spoon. Place over the heat and cook for four or five minutes until slightly thickened stirring with a wooden spoon. Chill.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the miso. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a suitable bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and mint and mix well. Stir in the water and mix until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a deep frier or deep pot, heat the oil to 350°F.
- Dip the beans into the batter and coat evenly. Remove from the batter and allow it to drip off slightly. Deep fry until golden brown.
- Remove the fried beans to a baking pan covered with absorbent towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2167.8, Fat 221.1, SaturatedFat 37.1, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 383.4, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 14.4, Protein 9
GREEN BEANS WITH SOUR CREAM
From "250 Healthful Dairy Dishes" cookbook that I received in the bi-annual cookbook swap.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain beans and save liquid.
- Brown onion in butter. Blend in flour. Add liquid from beans and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
- Add salt, pepper, vinegar, sugar and sour cream.
- Add beans and heat thoroughly. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 275.6, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 5, Protein 2.1
GREEN BEANS WITH SWEET AND SOUR RED ONIONS
Categories Onion Vegetable Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Vinegar Green Bean Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add next 3 ingredients. sauté until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar. Stir until sauce thickens, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add beans; toss to coat and heat through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Mound in shallow bowl.
SOUR CREAM GREEN BEANS
This is my all time favorite green been recipe. It's always asked for at the holidays. It's my twist on a recipe everyone has.
Provided by Jules211
Categories Onions
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 350.
- Saute' onions and mushrooms in butter.
- In a bowl combine beans, sour cream, onion soup mix, salt& pepper.
- Mix lightly.
- Fold in cheese.
- Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole.
- Mix melted butter with bread crumbs.
- Top the beans when mixed.
- Bake for 20-25, until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 2293.9, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 8.3, Protein 12.2
SWEET & SOUR BACON GREEN BEANS
I don't recall where this recipe came from, but I've had it for many years. Great taste. I usually manage to have it half gone before it's time to serve. The beans can be left whole (for effect) or cut - it's your choice. Note that the marinating time is very important, and is included in the cooking time.
Provided by Gwen35
Categories Beans
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim beans, steam for 15 minutes, and set aside.
- Fry bacon till crisp; remove from pan, crumble, and set aside.
- Cook onion in the bacon fat until limp.
- Dissolve the sugar into the vinegar and add, with the beans and bacon, to the onions.
- Place in covered container and let marinate for two hours.
- Reheat just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 96.8, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 32.2, Protein 4.7
FRESH GREEN BEANS, SWEET & SOUR
This wonderful recipe was clipped out of a cooking magazine in the early 80's. MMMmm, fresh green beans, so bright and crisp, flavored with bacon, onion,and cider vinegar. A real taste treat. This is one of my favorite side dishes, and have made it many times.
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Trim ends of green beans, and cook in boiling, salted water until crisp and tender. Drain and plunge into ice water. Drain again and set aside. In a large skillet cook bacon till crisp. Drain on a paper towel. Drain off all but 2 Tablespoons of of bacon drippings.
- 2. Saute onion till tender, in the bacon drippings. Stir in flour, cook and stir until bubbly. Stir in water, vinegar and sugar, heat to boiling and continue to cook until slightly thickened. Add beans, and heat, tossing occasionally. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cooked bacon.
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS
A Jewish Kosher recipe posted for Around the World Recipe Swap. Recipe from my copy of The Art of Jewish Cooking by Jennie Grossinger.
Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA
Categories Beans
Time 18m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the water, beans, salt, pepper, bay leaf and cloves.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes less than package directions.
- Drain and add the sugar, vinegar and butter or fat.
- Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove bay leaf and serve.
SOUR GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Sour Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bsmorrow4
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil green beans until done.
- Drain off water.
- Brown bacon until crisp and crumble it.
- Place it in grease.
- add 1/2 cup of flour into the bacon and grease.
- mix together until moist.
- add 1 1/2 cup vinegar.
- add 1/2 cup water.
- add 1/3 cup sugar.
- Taste to make sure it is seasoned right. You may have.
- to add more vinegar or sugar.
- Pour over the cooked green beans and enjoy.
SOUR CREAM GREEN BEANS
a nice alternative to the typical green bean casserole!
Provided by ali Bresnahan
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut very tips off of fresh green beans. (**You can cut beans in half at this point if you wish; i prefer to leave them whole.) Cook in large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain beans and return to pot.
- 2. Cut onion into thin slices. Saute onion in 1/2 stick butter (or margarine). Add onion and butter to pot with green beans. In same pot, combine sour cream, flour and seasonings; mix lightly.
- 3. Pour into greased casserole. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Melt remaining 1/2 stick butter, toss with crumbs. Pour over casserole.
- 4. Bake at 350, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
GREEN BEANS IN SOUR CREAM SAUCE
These are a nice change for the soup and onion that is usually served with the French onions and mushroom soup green beans. Try it see what you think. Enjoy!!
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Vegetables
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Sauté onion and parsley in butter. Stir in flour and pear liquid(liquid the pears were in ). Cook until thick. In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients (except beans)and add to the onion mixture. Pour this mixture over the hot drained beans and sprinkle bacon pieces over and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and snap easily when bent. Avoid beans that are wilted, bruised, or have yellow or brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the green beans by snapping them off or cutting them with a knife. You can also remove the strings from the beans by pulling them off with your fingers.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately remove the beans from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the sour sauce: While the green beans are blanching, make the sour sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Combine the green beans and sour sauce: Drain the green beans and add them to the bowl with the sour sauce. Toss to coat the beans evenly.
- Serve the green beans: Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature. You can garnish the beans with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes.
Conclusion:
Sour green beans are a delicious and refreshing side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your green beans sour, sweet, or spicy, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give sour green beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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