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Dutch Green Beans

Dutch Green Beans recipe in a bowl.
Makes: 4 servings

Using canned green beans and other pantry items, this side dish is great when you don't have much time. Adding the onion at the end kicks up the flavor a bit.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) green beans, low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 small onion, sliced

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain the beans, and save the liquid from the can in small bowl.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup bean liquid into the saucepan.
  4. Add the cornstarch in the bean liquid. Stir well.
  5. Add the vinegar and brown sugar.
  6. Put on medium heat and bring to a boil.
  7. Turn the heat to low.
  8. Add the green beans and onions. Heat and serve.

Notes

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 79
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 11 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 56 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 179 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 79
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 11 g
Added Sugars included 9 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 56 mg
Potassium 179 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 19 mg
Phosphorus 33 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 19 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 40 mcg
Folate 34 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 18 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups