Green Beans With Pickled-Onion Relish Recipe

Name: Green Beans With Pickled-Onion Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds green beans, trimmed; 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 5 fresh thyme sprigs; 4 whole cloves; 1 small bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
5 fresh thyme sprigs
4 whole cloves
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1
Fill large bowl with ice and cold water. Cook beans in large pot of generously salted boiling water just until crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain. Place beans in bowl of ice water until cool. Drain well, then pat dry with kitchen towels. DO AHEAD:
2
Wrap beans in several layers of paper towels; enclose in large resealable plastic bag and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
3
Combine 2 cups water, cider vinegar, and next 6 ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add onions; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until onions are wilted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool uncovered to room temperature. DO AHEAD:
4
. Cover and chill onion mixture. Before using, drain liquid; discard thyme, cloves, and bay leaf and bring to room temperature.
5
Whisk oil, syrup, and chopped thyme in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add green beans and drained onions; toss to coat. Transfer salad to platter and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds green beans, trimmed, 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Green Beans With Pickled-Onion Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Green Beans With Pickled-Onion Relish

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