Green Beans with Bacon Recipe

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I enjoy dishes that are salty and sweet, so I changed a recipe to create this version which I can make in the microwave.—Julie A. Jahnke, Green Lake, Wisconsin

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Green Beans with Bacon Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
7 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes or until the beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with bacon. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 113 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 495 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Green Beans with Bacon in Quick Cooking May/June 2002, p15