Preserving Green Beans Italian Style
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Preserving Green Beans Italian Style
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This easy Preserving Green Beans Recipe is simple and delicious. From blanching the beans to adding the best spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans (1/2 kilo)
- 3 cups water (708 grams)
- 2 cups white wine vinegar (472 grams)
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2-3 pinches hot pepper flakes
- ½-1 teaspoon oregano
- 4-5 prigs parsley finely chopped (or more if desired)
- Salt to taste*
EXTRA
- 2-3 cups oil (corn, sunflower or olive oil) (more if necessary) (448-672 grams)
- 2 half quart mason jars** (2x500 grams jars)
*Taste the beans first they may not need any extra salt.
**I used 2 jars, but if you prefer you can use 3 smaller jars or even 1 large one, just make sure the beans are completely covered in oil.
Instructions
- In a large pot add vinegar and water bring to a boil then add the salt and trimmed green beans, stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally for approximately 8-12 minutes or until al dente*, then drain well and place the beans on a clean tea towel to dry completely.
- While the beans are cooling, sterilize your jars (see post for your preferred method).
- Place the dry beans in a large bowl and toss well with garlic, hot pepper flakes, oregano, parsley and salt (if needed). Then add the beans to the clean sterilized jars, be sure to leave about 1/2 inch from the top of the jar free. Cover the beans completely with oil, close and store in a cool dry area for 1-2 weeks before tasting. Enjoy!
*This depends on the size of the beans, time can be more or less. So taste at about the 7 minute mark.
Notes
- The jars can be stored at room temperature for up to three months, once the jars are open store in the fridge and use within 7 days.
- Most Italians use either sunflower or corn oil, mainly because they usually preserve a large amount so this type of oil is cheaper. Although if you do prefer to use olive oil, then the beans should be consumed within 6 months, because olive oil has a stronger taste and will also change the taste of the green beans.
- f you do prefer to use olive oil, then the beans should be consumed within 6 months, because olive oil has a stronger taste and will also change the taste of the green beans.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
2033kcal
(102%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
217g
(334%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
23g
Monounsaturated Fat
158g
Sodium
1220mg
(51%)
Potassium
616mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2007IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2jars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2033 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2033kcal | 102% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 217g | 334% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23g | 135% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 158g | 790% |
| Sodium | 1220mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2007IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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