GERMAN-STYLE CABBAGE AND BEANS

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This is one of my greatest hits for a potluck dish at church suppers. If you use some red cabbage, it will have very festive colors, light pink with green. It looks so pretty. -Winifred Winch, Wetmore, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded red cabbage

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper to the drippings. Bring to a boil. , Add cabbage. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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