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Crack Green Beans

Crack Green Beans: Sweet & Savory Comfort on Your Plate

Crack Green Beans combine fresh green beans with a sticky-sweet glaze, bacon, and garlic for an irresistible side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Use fresh for best texture and flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 4 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Olive oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, or garlic powder can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crack Green Beans
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add fresh green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice bath.
  2. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon, reserving some fat.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then stir in brown sugar and soy sauce until smooth.
  4. Transfer blanched green beans to a baking dish, pour the garlic sauce over them and toss. Fold in crispy bacon.
  5. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes to thicken the glaze.
  6. Let sit for a minute after baking, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, always choose fresh green beans. Assemble a day in advance to easy pre-meal prep.

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