Bacon-Wrapped Beans

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound green beans, trimmed; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1⁄4 teaspoon salt; 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 strips Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, cut in half

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Need a keto-friendly option for your Thanksgiving feast? These bacon-wrapped green beans are a delicious and simple side dish, even for those not following the keto diet!

Serves: 8Prep: 20 minutesCook: 25 minutesTotal: 45 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 strips Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, cut in half

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2
In large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook green beans 3 minutes.
Step 3
Remove and immediately plunge beans into ice bath to stop cooking. Transfer beans to towel-lined pan, pat dry.
Step 4
In large bowl, toss together green beans, butter, garlic, salt and pepper.
Step 5
Divide beans into 8 equal piles with all facing the same way. Wrap a half-slice of bacon around center of each pile of green beans. On prepared pan, arrange bundles with loose bacon end down.
Step 6
Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until bacon is cooked and beans are tender. Tip: Bundles can be made the day before baking; store refrigerated.