Marinated Green Beans

Prep: 10 min Cook: 2 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Marinated green beans offer a tangy, slightly sweet flavor with crisp onion rings, making them a versatile side perfect for picnics, potlucks, or low-fat diets. The marinade's balance of vinegar and sugar enhances the freshness of the green beans, appealing to those seeking a light yet flavorful dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans green beans
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Combine green beans and onion rings in a bowl and pour hot marinade over them.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. Refrigerate and marinate for at least overnight before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

240 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2g 4% DV
Total Fat 17g 22% DV
Carbs 20.4g 7% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 5.6g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 252.8mg 11% DV
Potassium 156.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 350.5mcg 39% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Calcium 29.8mg 2% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV

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

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