Dilly Beans
Dilly beans are a vibrant, pickled delight that transforms any dish into a flavor-packed experience. With their crunchy texture and zesty notes of dill and garlic, these tangy green beans make an ideal snack or addition to your charcuterie board. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’re perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings. Dive into this recipe and create a batch that will have everyone begging for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until dissolved and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; add minced garlic and dill.
- Pack green beans vertically into sterilized jars.
- Pour hot brine over beans until submerged, leaving ½ inch headspace.
- Seal jars tightly and let sit in the fridge for at least one week before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg