Crack Green Beans Are an Irresistible 5-Ingredient Side with a Sweet, Smoky Bacon Glaze.
Crack Green Beans are an irresistible 5-ingredient side with a sweet, smoky bacon glaze.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- small bowl
- steamer
Ingredients
Green Beans
- 1.5 lbs fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 4 slices turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam or boil the green beans for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and place in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle cooked, crumbled turkey bacon over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through so the beans soak up all that delicious glaze.
Notes
You can use fresh or frozen green beans. For a milder glaze, reduce brown sugar to ¼ cup. If you prefer extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate up to 1 day; bake before serving. Leftovers refrigerate 3–4 days; reheat gently for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1recipeCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11g
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