Bacon wrapped green beans recipe
Impress your holiday guests with these delicious Bacon Wrapped Green Beans! Easy to make, crispy bacon wrapped around vibrant green beans.
Servings: 22 bundles
Ingredients
- 12 oz turkey bacon 1 packet
- 1 lb fresh French green beans
- Sprinkle Coarse sea salt
- Sprinkle ground black pepper
- Drizzle Olive oil
- Drizzle Aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- Trim the green beans: Snap off the stems with your fingers or a paring knife. Rinse the beans in a large bowl of cold water, then set aside to drain.
- Microwave the beans: Place the green beans in a large microwave-safe dish and sprinkle with a little water. Loosely cover the dish and microwave on high for about 1 ½ minutes. The beans should stay crisp and slightly undercooked.
- Cold water shock: Immediately plunge the beans into ice water to stop the cooking and set their vibrant color. Drain and pat dry with a cloth or paper towel.
- Season the beans: Lightly toss the beans with olive oil and coarse salt. Set them aside ready to use.
- Lightly crisp the bacon: In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon in batches for 4-5 minutes, until just beginning to brown along the edges but still pliable. If the pan seems dry, drizzle a little oil to prevent sticking. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.
- Slice the bacon: Once cool enough to handle, slice the turkey bacon strips in half lengthwise.
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap the green bean bundles: Take about 4-5 green beans and place them at one end of a bacon strip. Roll up the beans to form a bundle and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining bacon and green beans, leaving space between each bundle.
- Season: Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and ground black pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crispy.
- Serve: Let the bundles rest for a few minutes, then drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar. Serve with lemon wedges on the side so your guests can squeeze lemon juice over their bundles, if desired.
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Notes
- Green bean preparation: Microwaving the green beans is quick and easy. This step keeps them crisp since they’ll bake in the oven as well.
- Green bean texture: I love green beans that stay bright and crisp. Overcooked beans tend to become mushy, so be sure to keep an eye on them!
- Turkey bacon: It's less greasy and makes it easier to wrap the green beans. Lightly crisping the bacon on the stovetop adds flavor and color, but keeps it pliable for easier wrapping.
- Substitute: Can also use regular pork bacon. I prefer smoked bacon.
- Seam side down: Placing the bundles seam-side down on the baking sheet helps keep them together without needing toothpicks.
- Toothpicks: If your bundles don’t stay together, you can secure them with toothpicks for baking.
- Make-ahead tip: Follow steps 1-3, then store the prepared green beans in an airtight container with paper towels in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.
- Storage and Reheat: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat under the broiler for a minute or two.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bundle | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg