Spicy Pickled Beans

Transform your snacking game with these zesty Spicy Pickled Beans—a vibrant, homemade treat packed with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch. Perfectly blanched green beans are infused with the tangy goodness of a vinegar brine, highlighted by aromatic garlic, fresh dill, and a punch of red chili flakes. This quick and easy pickling recipe comes together in just 30 minutes of active time and offers a deliciously spicy twist on classic pickled vegetables. Ideal for serving as a snack, adding to salads, or garnishing cocktails like Bloody Marys, these pickled beans are a versatile and flavorful addition to any table. With a shelf life of up to a month in the fridge, they’re a must-try for pickle lovers and home cooks alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Green beans, trimmed
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, smashed
• 4 sprigs Fresh dill sprigs
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
• 250 milliliters Distilled white vinegar
• 250 milliliters Water
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
• 1 leaf Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Clean and trim the green beans, ensuring they are roughly the same length for even pickling. Set aside.

Step 2

Sterilize a glass jar (about 1-liter capacity) by washing it with hot soapy water, rinsing well, and pouring boiling water over it. Let it air-dry completely.

Step 3

In the bottom of the sterilized jar, place the smashed garlic cloves, fresh dill sprigs, red chili flakes, black peppercorns, and the bay leaf.

Step 4

Pack the trimmed green beans into the jar vertically, ensuring they are tightly packed but not crushed.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.

Step 6

Pour the hot brine into the jar, completely submerging the beans. Leave about 1 centimeter of headspace at the top of the jar.

Step 7

Tap the jar gently on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles. If necessary, add more brine to ensure the beans are fully covered.

Step 8

Seal the jar with its lid and allow it to cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.

Step 9

Let the beans pickle for at least 48 hours before tasting. For the best flavor, allow them to sit for 5-7 days.

Step 10

Serve cold as a snack, in a salad, or as a garnish for cocktails like Bloody Marys. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(990.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	260.6

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1814.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238.9mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 1094.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.3%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 80.9%