Description
Green Bean Bundles with Bacon offer a delightful contrast of textures, with the crisp-tender green beans wrapped in savory, crispy bacon. Each bite bursts with a smoky flavor, enhanced by a hint of garlic and a touch of sweetness from the brown sugar glaze.
Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans: 1 pound, trimmed
- Bacon: 8 slices, cut in half
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Take a handful of green beans (about 5-6) and wrap them with a half slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the bundles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bundles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the green beans are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the bundles a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator before baking.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a healthier option, turkey bacon can be used instead of regular bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bundles
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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