Sweet Green Bean Bundles
Transform your dinner table with these irresistible Sweet Green Bean Bundles—a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors wrapped in crispy bacon goodness. Featuring tender-crisp fresh green beans blanched to vibrant perfection, each bundle is draped with smoky bacon and elevated by a luscious brown sugar glaze infused with butter, soy sauce, and a hint of garlic and black pepper. This easy-to-follow recipe is a crowd-pleaser, boasting a prep time of just 15 minutes and yielding six servings of pure indulgence. Ideal as a holiday side dish or an elegant weeknight treat, these green bean bundles combine gourmet flair with approachable cooking. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 12 bacon slices
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
Trim the ends off the green beans and blanch them: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the green beans and salt, then cook for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse immediately under cold water to stop the cooking.
Step 3
Divide the blanched green beans into 12 portions, with about 6-8 green beans per bundle.
Step 4
Take one portion of green beans and wrap it tightly with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if needed. Repeat for the remaining portions and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Step 5
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, garlic powder, soy sauce, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes a smooth glaze.
Step 6
Drizzle the butter-sugar glaze evenly over the green bean bundles.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked through and crispy.
Step 8
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Discard any toothpicks if used and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (848.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2031.0 |
| Total Fat 142.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 71.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 356mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5794.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 180.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 155.8g | |
| Protein 44.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 337.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1848.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories