Tasty Green Beans

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Here?s a tasty way to serve up fresh green beans. Smokey bacon and tangy mustard give these tender-crisp green beans memorable flavor. This side dish pairs perfectly with steak or chicken on the grill or alongside a lettuce wrapped burger. Enjoy!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Servings: 6

2 lbs green beans, trimmed
6 slices bacon
1/2 cup yellow onion, sliced
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons whole grain mustard
? teaspoon sea salt
? teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Drain the beans into a colander and place under cold water for 20 seconds.

2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy over medium-high heat. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon drippings, and chop into 1-inch pieces.

3. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and cook the onions in the bacon drippings for 5 minutes, or until tender. Reduce the heat to low and add the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper, stirring until fully combined. Add the green beans and the bacon pieces and mix well. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals: 158 calories, 8g fat, 12g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, and 10g protein.

Easy Pickled Radishes

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Looking for a crispy, crunchy snack that won?t derail your fitness results? Look no further than this simple recipe for Easy Pickled Radish. Enjoy these sliced over your next salad, sprinkled over braised meat, or enjoyed straight out of the jar!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Servings: 4

1 bunch radishes
3 cloves Garlic
? teaspoon black peppercorns
? teaspoon celery seeds
? cup apple cider vinegar
? cup water
3 tablespoons raw honey
2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

1. Slice the tops off of the radishes and thinly slice into rounds. Place the radish rounds in a pint-sized canning jar. Slice into the garlic cloves in multiple places, then put on top of the sliced radishes. Top with the peppercorns and celery seeds.

2. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, honey and sea salt. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until it comes to a boil. Pour the mixture over the radish rounds.

3. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals: ?17 calories, 0g fat, 3g carbohydrate, 194mg sodium, 2g sugar, 0g fiber, and 1g protein.