Best 18 Sweet And Sour Beans Recipes

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**Sweet and Sour Beans: A Culinary Delight for Every Occasion**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable sweet and sour beans recipes, where flavors dance in perfect harmony. These dishes are a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory sensations, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic Chinese-inspired stir-fries to modern fusion creations, our collection offers a diverse range of recipes that cater to every palate and dietary preference.

**Classic Sweet and Sour Beans:** A beloved classic, this recipe captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine. Tender beans are coated in a glossy, flavorful sauce made with vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and aromatic spices. The result is a vibrant dish that bursts with tangy-sweet goodness and pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles.

**Vegan Sweet and Sour Beans:** For those seeking a plant-based alternative, our vegan sweet and sour beans recipe delivers all the crave-worthy flavors without compromising on taste. Crispy tofu or tempeh replaces the traditional meat, providing a hearty and protein-rich base for the dish. The tangy sauce is just as delightful, made with a blend of maple syrup, rice vinegar, and tamari.

**Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Beans:** Craving a healthier version of your favorite takeout dish? Look no further than our air fryer sweet and sour beans. This innovative recipe utilizes the power of an air fryer to create crispy, golden beans coated in a reduced-oil sauce. Enjoy all the flavors of classic sweet and sour beans without the added guilt.

**Sweet and Sour Beans with Bell Peppers:** Add a pop of color and extra nutrition to your meal with our sweet and sour beans with bell peppers recipe. Crisp bell peppers and other vegetables such as carrots and onions join the beans in a vibrant stir-fry, creating a colorful and flavorful dish that's packed with vitamins and minerals.

**Sweet and Sour Beans with Pineapple:** Experience a tropical twist on the classic dish with our sweet and sour beans with pineapple recipe. Juicy pineapple chunks bring a burst of sweetness and acidity to the tangy sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite for special occasions.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, our sweet and sour beans recipes offer something for everyone. From classic Chinese flavors to innovative fusion creations, these dishes are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling inspired in the kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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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

2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained, juices reserved
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

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



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"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

4 bacon strips
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
6 to 8 cups green beans, cooked and drained

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



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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

1 ½ pounds green beans, trimmed, or more to taste
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 slices bacon, or more to taste
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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



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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

4 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

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 BEANS



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A co-workers wife gave me this recipe and it is one of my favorites. This four bean dish is perfectly seasoned, and makes a wonderful side dish.

Provided by LMDINCO

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bacon
3 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dry hot mustard
½ cup white wine vinegar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
  • Add onions to fat in pan, and saute until soft. Stir in garlic powder, dry mustard, wine vinegar, and brown sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a large pot or slow cooker combine bacon and onion mixture with the kidney beans, lima beans, butter beans, and baked beans. Mix together, and simmer for 70 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 959.6 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

SWEET-AND-SOUR BAKED BEANS



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This recipe has proven to be a great standby for parties, barbecues and potlucks. I especially like it because I can keep all the ingredients on hand for last-minute preparation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 18-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound sliced bacon
4 large onions, sliced
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (16 ounces each) New England-style baked beans, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add onions, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard to drippings; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in beans and bacon. , Pour into an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS



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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

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 bell peppers (any color), seeded and diced large
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
5 scallions, thinly sliced
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (optional)

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



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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

4 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 (1 lb) cans green beans
sliced almonds
chopped pimiento

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.

TEMPURA GREEN BEANS WITH SWEET AND SOUR MUSTARD SAUCE



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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

1/4 cup Coleman's dry mustard
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar (unseasoned)
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoons yellow miso
to taste salt and pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed of the stem end
4 cups peanut oil (or the amount suitable for your pot or deep frier)

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 SWEET AND SOUR RED ONIONS



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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

1 pound slender green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter
1 very large (14- to 16-ounce) red onion, peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar

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.

SWEET AND SOUR BEANS



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"This bean dish is surprisingly low in fat, even with the bacon in it. I adapted it from a higher-calorie version that used ground beef," offers Carla Specht from Annawan, Illinios. "This is great served as a side dish with grilled meats...or over rice as a main dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 large onions, sliced and separated into rings
1 can (28 ounces) baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, combine the brown sugar, cider vinegar, garlic powder and mustard; bring to a boil. Stir in onions. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until onions are tender. Add the beans and bacon., Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET-SOUR BEANS AND CARROTS



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I love German food, so I tried out the recipe for this on my family and they really like it. I like to serve this side dish with German noodles and pork cutlets or a roast.-Sherry DeHaann, Hays, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sliced carrots
4 cups frozen cut green beans
4 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 medium tart apples, peeled and diced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Stir in beans. Return to a boil. Cook mixture 5-6 minutes longer or until the beans and carrots are tender. Drain., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Saute onions in drippings until tender. add the apples, vinegar, sugar and salt; mix well. Cover and cook until apples are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the bean mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET-AND-SOUR BEANS



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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

1 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper

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



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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

1 cup boiling water
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen green beans
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cloves
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons fat

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.

SWEET AND SOUR BAKED BEANS - WITH A KICK



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When the weather turns cold, there is nothing nicer then a bowl of something hot to warm your soul. Packed with protein, loaded with flavour, and very economical. May be served as a side dish, or by itself with a hunk of fresh bread. Don't want to waste that sauce. Created for the 2010 Dining on a Dollar Contest. Update: Nov 10/10 - Based on the reviews made during the contest, I have reduced the amount of vinegar by half in the ingredient list. It certainly would be easier to add extra vinegar, then try to reduce it. If there's another 'Vinegar Freak' out there, the original amount was 3 tbsp. :) Thanks to the chefs that made and reviewed the recipe.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup dried onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Rinse the kidney beans, and set aside to drain.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients in a saucepan, and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Add beans and pour into an oven proof baking dish. I used a 1 quart, ovenproof glass bowl (eg: Anchor Hocking or Pyrex).
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

HUNGARIAN SWEET AND SOUR BUTTER BEANS



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To save time, canned butter beans (about 4 15-ounce cans?) may be used. Don't drain the beans and then add enough water to account for the missing cooking liquid.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Beans

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb butter beans, soaked overnight
salt
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cook the butter beans in boiling water (enough lightly salted water to cover) until done.
  • In a saucepan, gently heat the 3 tablespoons oil or butter, once it is bubbling, add the flour and stir to make a paste or roux.
  • Stir over the heat until the roux changes color to beige.
  • Add the beans together with their cooking water, stirring constantly, to make a thickish sauce (add more water if necessary).
  • Add the vinegar and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Taste and adjust flavor, if necessary, by adding more vinegar or sugar.
  • Continue cooking, stirring, for a few more minutes.

WEIGHT WATCHERS SWEET-AND-SOUR BAKED BEANS



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Who knew pineapple was the secret ingredient in delicious baked beans. Wow. I did not miss the bacon at all. Terrific make-again recipe. Recipe courtesy of Weight Watchers.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
12 ounces pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained juice, packed)
parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 40.
  • In a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking.
  • Add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring until the onion is browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the tomato sauce, molasses, mustard, and vinegar.
  • Sprinkle on the brown sugar and stir until well combined.
  • Stir in the beans and pineapple.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until mixture is heated through.
  • Serve the beans garnished with parsley, if desired.

SWEET AND SOUR LONG BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups long grain rice
3 1/2 cups water or stock
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 pound ground pork
1 1/2 pounds yard long beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces (regular green beans can be substituted)

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

Tips:

  • For a crispier texture, double-coat the beans in the cornstarch mixture.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to ensure that the beans have enough space to cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry the beans over high heat to quickly sear them and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Add the sauce ingredients in stages, starting with the vinegar and soy sauce, then adding the sugar and ketchup.
  • Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
  • Serve the beans immediately with rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

These sweet and sour beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or appetizer. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy beans, give this recipe a try.

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