Description
These Million Dollar Green Beans are a sweet and savory side dish that will elevate any meal. Bacon, brown sugar, and soy sauce create a rich glaze that perfectly complements the green beans.
Ingredients
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- 6 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen whole or cut green beans, thawed and drained
- crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add Green Beans: Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and green beans. Cook until beans are heated through.
- Finish: Add bacon back to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with crushed red pepper if desired.
Notes
- You can use fresh green beans instead of frozen for a crisper texture.
- Adjust the sweetness and spiciness to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg