Green Beans Far East

Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Green Beans Far East is a creamy, savory side dish featuring tender green beans, water chestnuts, and a flavorful sour cream sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (16 oz.) cans green beans
  • 1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the green beans and add the drained, sliced water chestnuts; cook until heated through.
  2. In a separate pan, cook the chopped onion in butter until tender, but not browned.
  3. Combine sugar, seasoned salt, vinegar, and pepper with the sour cream, and heat through, avoiding boiling.
  4. Drain the green beans, place them in a serving bowl, and top with the sour cream mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

374 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 28.8g 37% DV
Carbs 25.7g 9% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9835mg 100% DV
Potassium 253.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 77.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 168.3mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 31.1mg 35% DV
Calcium 66.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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