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Crack Green Beans

Sweet and Savory Crack Green Beans Everyone Will Love

This Crack Green Beans recipe combines savory bacon and a sweet glaze for a dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 1 pound Green Beans Fresh or canned
For the Glaze
  • 6 ounces Thick-Cut Bacon Any bacon works, thick-cut enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Substitute with maple syrup or honey if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium for a lighter flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred, garlic powder may work

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, then plunge into ice water.
  2. In a skillet, cook thick-cut bacon over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in brown sugar and soy sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sugar dissolves and a glaze forms.
  5. In a baking dish, toss blanched green beans with the glaze and bacon until well-coated.
  6. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh green beans yield the best texture. Optionally, vegetables can be made vegetarian by omitting bacon and using oil instead.

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