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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

“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

1. Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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