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Sweet and Sour Green Beans and Corn

Corn and green beans are an often overlooked vegetable combination! Yet, this sweet and tangy green beans and corn recipe makes it sing! It makes a delicious vegetable side that can be served hot or cold with a wide variety of meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Boil Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups green beans fresh, cut
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 medium shallots diced
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 can (14 oz) corn

Instructions

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  1. Wash, trim and cut green beans and dice your shallots. 
  2. In a medium sized pot boil beans in water for about 5 minutes or until tender and bright green. Drain and leave in your colander. 
  3. In the same pot heat the oil and wait for the oil to shimmer or a drop of water flicked in it dances.  Add the diced shallots. Sauté over medium-high heat and stir constantly, until softened, about 3 or 4 minutes. 
  4. Add the vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar and stir until incorporated. Taste mixture. Ken prefers things a little sweeter than I do and so might you! 
  5. Add drained can of corn if using. Return beans to the pot. Combine and remove from heat.  Toss gently until corn and beans are well coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use apple cider vinegar for best results it has a milder flavor than other types of vinegar.
  • Make sure the green beans and corn are drained well before adding to the pan. This prevents the dish from being watery.
  • Be sure to taste and adjust the seasonings to your own tastes. You can easily adjust the sugar or vinegar to make it sweeter or more sour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 572IU (11%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 572IU 11%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.