Description
A delicious snack or side dish combining crunchy green beans and crispy bacon, perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, or other seasonings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Blanch green beans in boiling water for about 3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Wrap each slice of bacon around a small handful of green beans, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Place the wrapped green beans on a baking sheet with the seam side down.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bacon is crispy and green beans are tender.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating wrapped beans in soy sauce or balsamic vinegar before baking. Use thin bacon for easier wrapping and quicker cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg