Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our trio of tantalizing sweet and sour bean recipes. Embark on a culinary journey that showcases the versatility of beans, transforming them into delectable dishes that cater to diverse palates. From the classic Sweet and Sour Green Beans, a timeless favorite known for its vibrant colors and tangy sauce, to the unique Sweet and Sour Black Bean Stir-Fry, a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Last but not least, the Sweet and Sour Butter Beans offer a delightful twist, combining the creamy texture of butter beans with a zesty sauce. These culinary creations are not only bursting with flavor but also provide a nutritious and satisfying meal option. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind each recipe, guiding you through the steps to recreate these culinary masterpieces in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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THREE BEAN SALAD
Who doesn't love an easy three bean salad, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks?! This classic American picnic salad has cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, celery, red onion, parsley, and a sweet and sour dressing.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Salad Side Dish Make-ahead Quick and Easy Bean Bean Salad Black Beans Picnic Salad Salad
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat.
- Chill and serve: Transfer the salad to the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing. Let come to close to room temperature to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 845 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SWEET N SOUR BEANS
This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h20m
Yield 20 servings (1/2 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in the drippings until tender. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine beans and peas. Add onion mixture and bacon; mix well. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9 mg cholesterol, Sodium 529 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33 g carbohydrate, Fiber 6 g fiber, Protein 7 g 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 BEAN SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time P1DT25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place all the beans, green pepper, onion and pimentos in a large mixing bowl. Add the oil and celery. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomato soup. Bring to a boil and pour over the vegetables. Toss the mixture lightly with 2 forks. Do this several times as the mixture cools. Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. The salad will be better if kept chilled 24 hours before serving. Drain and reserve liquid before serving; it will keep for several days. The reserved liquid can be poured over the leftovers. Add more sugar, if desired.
BEAN TRIO
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 6h55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the best basic beans: Cover the beans with cold water to cover by 1 inch, and soak at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
- Rinse the beans and place them in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Top with the garlic, bacon, bay leaves, onion, salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch, then mix and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cover the pot halfway (meaning, don't place the lid tightly on the pot) and cook until the liquid is thick and the beans are tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. (Continue to simmer if it needs more time.)
- Serve topped with grated Cheddar and diced red onion.
- For the Tex-Mex beans: Follow the basic beans recipe above, adding the jalapenos, chili powder and hot sauce with the bacon and other ingredients. Simmer the beans according to the directions above. Serve topped with a dollop each of guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
- For the Cajun beans: Follow the basic beans recipe above, adding the andouille sausage, paprika, chile flakes and thyme with the bacon and other ingredients. Simmer the beans according to the directions above. Serve topped with sliced green onions.
SWEET AND SOUR LONG BEANS
Steps:
- To cook the rice: Place the rice and water in a glass-measuring cup large enough to hold them or any microwave safe bowl. The rice expands a lot during cooking, so choose a container large enough to accommodate the final product. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process. Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.
- To prepare long beans: In a small non-reactive bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar, stir until completely mixed.
- In a large skillet or wok pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add pork and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans and toss until well coated. Cook 7 to 10 minutes or until beans are almost cooked. Increase heat to high, add the sauce and cook until sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately over hot rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16 grams
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.
THE BEST SWEET & SOUR BAKED BEANS
This is my absolute favorite baked beans recipe - I didn't like them until I tasted this. It is my aunt's - a family favorite! When I can't find limas in a can, I use a frozen package. We also make this vegetarian by omitting the bacon.
Provided by Mary Anne
Categories Pork
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble.
- Add onions to grease and add sugar, mustard, salt, and vinegar.
- Cover and cook on stovetop for 20 minutes.
- Drain all beans except pork and beans.
- Add beans to cooked mixture and pour into a 3 quart casserole dish.
- Bake at 350°F for one hour.
- Remove from oven and top with crumbled bacon.
SWEET AND SOUR BAKED BEANS
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Beans
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put onion slices in skillet, add sugar, mustard, salt and vinegar. Cook covered 20 minutes.
- Add cooked bacon and onion mixture to beans, which have been mixed and poured into a large casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees, 45 minute to 1 hour covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 1490.6, Carbohydrate 81.1, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 28.1, Protein 17.1
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 BEANS
Serve this German-style side dish with sausage, chicken cutlets, or roasted meat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced to 2 tablespoons, 5 to 10 minutes. Add butter, and swirl until melted. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Cook beans in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes; drain well, shaking off any excess water. Toss with vinegar mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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
Tips:
- Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, measure and chop all your vegetables and ingredients. This will help streamline the cooking process and prevent scrambling to find ingredients while you're cooking.
- Tender-Crisp Veggies: For the best texture, aim for tender-crisp vegetables. Cook them until they're bright in color and slightly tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Sauce Consistency: The sweet and sour sauce should be thick and glossy. If it's too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce it. If it's too thick, add a little water or broth to thin it out.
- Serve Over Rice: Sweet and sour bean trio is traditionally served over rice. This helps to soak up the delicious sauce and makes a satisfying and filling meal.
Conclusion:
This sweet and sour bean trio is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of Chinese takeout in the comfort of your own home. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get cooking!
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