Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

Enjoy soft and tender green beans wrapped in crispy caramelized bacon, then tossed in a garlic tomato sauce with the perfect blend of Cajun flavors. An easy side dish yet fancy enough to serve on special occasions. And an ideal addition to your easy meal prep ideas, too. Absolutely healthy and entertaining!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 171kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 pound (450g) green beans, trimmed
6-8 slices thick-cut bacon
2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
¼ cup (40g) chopped onion
1 teaspoon (5g) minced garlic
1 medium tomato, diced (or a tablespoon of tomato paste)
1 teaspoon (5ml) Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon (2g) Cajun seasoning
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Start by blanching the green beans in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes, then plunge them in ice-cold water to cool off. Remove and drain.
Preheat oven to 400°F (205℃). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, then arrange the bacon on it, and bake for 8-10 minutes. The bacon should just start to brown on the edges while remaining slightly undercooked and soft.
Remove bacon from the oven, place it on a plate lined with paper towels, and let it cool. Cut each bacon slice in half.
While the bacon is cooking, heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the onions, and stir for a minute. Then add the garlic, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Then add about ½ cup of water or stock, Cajun seasonings, salt, and pepper as desired.
Add a tablespoon or two of the sauce to the green beans and toss to coat.
Wrap a half slice of bacon around 6-8 green beans, tucking the ends underneath or holding it together with a toothpick.
Lay the green bean bundle on a baking sheet, seam-side down. Repeat until all the bacon and green beans have been wrapped.
Bake for 12-18 minutes until bacon is crisp.
Remove from the oven, and pour the remaining sauce over them. Enjoy.

Notes

Switch out sauce flavors: add more garlic, sriracha for more spice, a drizzle of honey for sweetness, or a grating of fresh Parmesan.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used in the recipe.

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