Description
Crack green beans are a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making them a must-have for any gathering or family dinner. With tender green beans coated in a rich sauce featuring brown sugar, soy sauce, and spices, this dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate your meals. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, these crack green beans are not only quick but also versatile enough to complement various proteins, from grilled chicken to roasted turkey. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz fresh green beans
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into bits.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme; mix well.
- Place the fresh green beans in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly and add chopped turkey bacon.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until desired tenderness, tossing halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg