Zippy Green Beans

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 109.9
  • Total Fat: 1.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.7 mg
  • Sodium: 198.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    4 cups frozen or fresh green beans
    2 strips bacon, diced
    1 medium onion, thinly sliced
    1/2 c white wine of apple juice
    3 tbsp sugar
    3 tbsp tarragon vinegar
    1/4 tsp salt
    2 tsp cornstarch
    1 tbsp cold water

Directions

1. Place beans in saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tsp drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Stir in the wine, sugar, vinegar and salt.
3. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain beans; top with onion mixture. Sprinkle with bacon; toss to coat.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KBELLAROSE23.