The tangy and crunchy long-storage snack that keeps on giving.
Are Pickled Green Beans Healthy?Best Pickling PracticesHow do I store leftovers?Serving SuggestionsRecipePickled Green Beans
When I was a kid, my best friend’s family dedicated summertime to growing and pickling vegetables to store up for the winter. Although they weren’t farmers, they did have a magnificent garden, and often we got to play in it and help them harvest. Pickled green beans—or as they called them, “dilly beans”—were one of my favorite jarred snacks that they made. Even after we graduated college, my friend’s mom continued to send me home with some.
Pickled green beans are brimming with briny garlic, fresh dill, and tangy vinegar. If you choose, you can also include a hint of spice by adding some red pepper flakes. But that’s the beauty of dillies—after a few times of pickling, you can play with the flavors ’til you find the right blend for you. Although they take a few days to fully pickle, the wait is worth it. At the end of the week, you get thoroughly soaked yet crispy green beans that are as fun to munch on as they are to make.
Are Pickled Green Beans Healthy?
As far as snacks go, pickled green beans are one of the healthiest you could make. They’re full of fiber, a hint of plant protein, and some vitamins and minerals. Plus, you can make them with or without sugar, keeping a sugar-free option handy if needed. Overall, pickled green beans are also gluten-free and vegan.
Best Pickling Practices
It’s amazing to consider that pickling food has been around for thousands of years—and within that great span of time, we’ve discovered some handy tricks for making the process as smooth as possible. First, I recommend turning the jars on their side when adding the green beans, for ease of filling. Secondly, once the boiled brine has been poured in, the lids have been added and the jars have been boiled, make sure to listen for a “pop” when the jar lids have properly sealed. This final step is a signature for pickling, as it assures you that the beans will last longer because they’re properly stored.
How do I store leftovers?
Pickled green beans can be stored in jars and refrigerated for 4 to 6 weeks. This is one of the greatest things about this snack; it’s easy to make quickly, but it lasts for a long time. Do not freeze them, for it’s not only unnecessary, but it could also ruin their texture to thaw them.
Serving Suggestions
Plain pickled green beans are an uplifting afternoon snack, but you could also use them to top Chopped Salad, Baked Hamburgers, Black Bean Burgers, Chicken Gyro, or a Salami Sandwich. With such an easy-going taste and texture, dilly beans can be a topping or side for nearly any dish, especially if you want to brighten your meal.
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