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Soy Sauce Glazed Green Beans with Bacon

Jenny
These soy sauce glazed green beans are savory, slightly sweet, and smoky from the bacon. Topped with nutty sesame seeds and scallions for a stunning side dish for the holidays or any meal.
3.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound green beans trimmed
  • 2 slices bacon chopped
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the green beans until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • In the meantime, heat a large skillet on medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Set the bacon aside and leave the grease in the pan.
  • Add in the onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the drained green beans, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, black pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 585mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 817IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bacon, green beans, soy sauce
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