Pickled Dilly Beans
Pickled Dilly Beans are crisp green beans preserved in a tangy vinegar brine, typically flavored with dill, garlic, and mustard seed. This classic American pantry staple is a popular way to preserve summer garden harvests, resulting in a crunchy, savory snack or condiment.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
They are very low in calories, fat, and protein, with minimal carbohydrates, making them a light, low-calorie snack. The key nutrients they provide are vitamin K and vitamin C from the beans, though the sodium content can be high due to the brine.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin A | 25 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Dilly Beans' is a playful American folk term, and the pickling process not only preserves the beans but also gives them a signature tangy, dill-forward flavor that makes them a popular garnish for Bloody Marys and martinis.
