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Snappy Green Beans

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"A nice little touch to plain ole' green beans!!! This really goes by your own taste buds, so if you want it extra 'snappy' add more vinegar!" — PEACE82

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

6 slices bacon
1 cup chopped onions

3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained

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Directions

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Saute onions in bacon grease; add vinegar, and saute until onions are tender. Add green beans and cook until heated through. Crumble the bacon on top.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 27, 2003

I could eat this all day, but definitely use fresh, steamed green beans and red wine vinegar.

—KATEZ21

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 06, 2006

I was not too smitten with this. My husband actually disliked it because of the onion (even though I only used half). I cooked the bacon in the microwave, like one of the reviews suggested, but I think now that that was a mistake and the dish needs the flavor from the bacon grease. I also used red wine vinegar and I added some minced garlic as suggested, and I think that is definitely the way to go.

—Kat

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Aug 27, 2003

My husband really liked these, but I made them into a "cold" dish. I used fresh green beans, "garlic red wine vinegar" and also added minced garlic. I also used already cooked bacon to eliminate some fat and then steamed everything together in my microwave, let it cool & served. Nice easy side, thanks Casey.

—I'm nuts too...

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Dec 02, 2003

I did this receipe for Thanksgiving Dinner as I was asked to bring a "green" veggie..I did use Frozen Green beans, and micowaved them w/ the bacon onion/vinegar it was quick/easy and Delicious!!

—KXVOSS

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Aug 03, 2004

Overall the taste on this recipe was great. I made one change and would recommend making one other. Instead of canned beans I used raw fresh beans out of the garden. Very good and crispy. I would recommend not to saute the onions in bacon grease. My husband of course, being a man, loved it, but I thought it was just a bit too heavy and greasy. I'll definately make it again though, minus the bacon grease!!

—Lighthouse Girl

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Sep 13, 2005

Tasty & healthy- if you make it my way! Saute' onions in a little olive oil. ( I only used half the amount.) Add vinegar, then green beans. Next add 6 T. bacon bits. Heat through- not greasy at all this way. It's tart with the vinegar- we liked it!

—MELLO 57

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Jan 21, 2009

I made mine with fresh green beans, red wine vinegar, bacon with just a little grease (just enough to barely cover the bottom of the skillet), onion and fresh minced garlic. I needed to add a little water about half way thru to finish cooking the beans, but OH BABY was it good when it was done! I only gave it 4 stars because it was amazing with changes... as written, it's 4 stars, how I made it it's 5 stars!

—Kendra Carper

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May 14, 2004

The best green bean recipe ever! I use Louis Rich Turkey Bacon cooked in the microwave and saute my onions in olive oil to cut down on the fat content. Even my 1 year old granddaughter loves them!

—TATER11

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Nutrition

Calories
225 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
7.2 g
2%

Cholesterol
29 mg
10%

Fat
19 g
29%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
6.2 g
12%

Sodium
649 mg
26%

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

Nutritional Information

Snappy Green Beans

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 225
Calories from Fat: 171

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 29 %
Saturated Fat 6.3g 32 %
Cholesterol 29mg 10 %
Sodium 649mg 26 %
** Potassium 150mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.2g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 6.2g 12 %
Sugars 4.2g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 19 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.