Sweet-And-Sour Green Beans
Submitted by arbailey4
Sweet and sour green beans with bay leaf, cloves, and vinegar. Diabetic-friendly vegetarian side dish ready in 13 minutes with sugar substitute.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
8 minREADY
13 minThese sweet-and-sour green beans are a quick vegetarian side dish where frozen beans get infused with aromatic bay leaf and whole cloves.
The beans cook until tender-crisp in just 3 minutes, then get tossed with vinegar and margarine for a bright, tangy finish. Sugar substitute provides sweetness without the carbs.
Whole spices add warming depth to this simple side that’s perfect for diabetic diets or anyone watching their sugar intake.
Kitchen Tips
- Remove bay leaf and cloves before serving
- Don’t overcook the beans; they should still snap when bent
- Use red or white wine vinegar for best flavor
- Adjust sugar substitute to taste preference
Ingredients
Directions
Combine the beans, water, bay leaf and cloves in a saucepan.
Cook until the beans are tender, about 3 minutes.
Drain off the water.
Add the vinegar and margarine.
Sauté for 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and cloves.
Sprinkle on the sweetener and serve.
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