Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles pair tender-crisp green beans with smoky bacon, finished in a buttery Worcestershire–soy glaze that’s lightly sweet with brown sugar and a hint of garlic. The contrast of salty bacon and caramelized glaze makes each bundle rich and satisfying. Serve these as a festive dinner side or a party-friendly accompaniment to roasted meats.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until partially done. Drain, cut each slice in half, and set aside.
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Set the green beans on a rack or steamer basket over the boiling water, cover with a lid to keep the steam in, and steam for a few minutes until the green beans are done. Set the green beans aside. Reserve about 2 cups of the water and dissolve the bouillon cube in it.
- 4
Gather a bundle of green beans (4 or 5) and wrap them with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick if needed. Arrange the bundles in a shallow baking dish.
- 5
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the bundles and bake in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes, or until the bacon is done.
- Calories 45.58 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 2.51 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 3.59 g 1%
- Total Fat 2.39 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 145.14 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.68 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.4 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 90.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.1 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles is made with 8 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Beef Bouillon, Brown Sugar, and Butter. Each serving provides about 45.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Beef Bouillon, Brown Sugar, Butter, Garlic Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 45.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles healthy?
- Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 45.58 calories and 2.51 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 145.14 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.22 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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