ZIPPY GREEN BEANS

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A sweet-and-sour sauce makes fresh green beans a little special. The tangy treatment for this everyday vegetable dresses them up nicely, so they complement most any meal. -Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine or apple juice
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Stir in the wine, sugar, vinegar and salt. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain beans; top with onion mixture. Sprinkle with bacon; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges