Bacon-Almond Green Beans

Name: Bacon-Almond Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2-1/4 teaspoons soy sauce; 2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 4 to 5 tablespoons real bacon bits; 4 to 5 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

“I adapted this recipe from one I saw in a magazine that required a lot of work," says Jackie Matthews from Yucca Valley, California. "This is much quicker and easier to prepare and tastes great!”

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 to 5 tablespoons real bacon bits
4 to 5 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved.
Drain beans; add to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon and almonds; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 149 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Sweet 'n' Salty Green Beans in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008

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PageRD

Feb 19, 2017

So easy and so tasty. A great side dish for any meal.
Selene K

Nov 2, 2016

Not only is this recipe easy and quick, but it is delicious. Thank you Jackie from CA for a real winner.
danali2001

Nov 9, 2013

Recipe is delicious! Left the bacon out just because I didn't have any and I didn't miss it at all.
talon49

Jan 15, 2013

This recipe is excellent, the sauce is outstanding!
Schemer

Nov 27, 2011

Yes, will definitely be making green beans like this a lot! This was sweet and crunchy -- my 3.5 year old loved them!
creamofthecook

Aug 11, 2011

The sauce is great and what a great way to use the abundance of garden beans this season. You know when the husband comes for a second helping of veggies then this recipe is a keeper. I fried bacon strips and crumbled to top the beans because I didn't have bacon bits on hand. Will most likely use real bacon next time as well.
mschaffer1957

Jul 19, 2011

This is a great recipe. My husband totally loved them and even raved the next day! I substituted peanuts instead of the almonds, and they are fantastic. This will definitely go on my fave list.
scrapo

Mar 20, 2011

Excellent! Made them when my fam came over and everyone loved them. Make extra - everyone will want seconds. I might decrease the Worcestershire next time - although my DH like them as is LOL - cooks preference I say! :)
williamsegraves

Aug 4, 2010

These were very good. I loved the sauce.
ksenneking

Mar 21, 2010

My family loved it!