Zydeco Green Beans Recipe

Spice up your life with these vibrant Zydeco Green Beans! This recipe transforms tender green beans into a tangy, spicy treat, perfect as a side dish or a unique appetizer. We use haricots verts (thin French green beans), but any young, tender green beans will work. Dill heads (mature dill tops with seeds) add a delightful herbaceous note, while jalapeño or serrano peppers bring the heat. Control the spice level to your liking! These pickles develop incredible flavor after a month of refrigeration, making them a delicious homemade gift.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 103.1 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Zydeco Green Beans

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How to Make Zydeco Green Beans

  1. Sterilize six pint mason jars. Pack 1 sliced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon mustard seeds into each jar.
  2. Tightly pack 2 cups of haricots verts (or other thin green beans) vertically into each jar. Add 1-2 sliced jalapeño or serrano peppers (adjust to your spice preference) and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill heads (optional) to each jar.
  3. In a nonreactive saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Carefully pour the hot brine over the beans in each jar, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
  5. Securely tighten the jar lids and let the jars cool completely.
  6. Refrigerate for at least one month before enjoying. The flavor will deepen over time.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

97 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g