Million Dollar Green Beans
Million Dollar Green Beans deliver tender, glossy green beans coated in a sweet-salty brown sugar–soy glaze, topped with crispy bacon and a touch of heat if you like. The balance of rich savory notes and subtle sweetness makes this a standout side for weeknight dinners or holiday tables alike. Expect a crowd-pleasing bite with crisp-tender texture and irresistible bacon crunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Million Dollar Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 56
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a very large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain the bacon grease, leaving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Add the onion and the garlic to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the brown sugar and the soy sauce to the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the mixture starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add the beans to the skillet; cook until the beans are tender and the sauce is glaze-like, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve the beans topped with the crispy bacon and crushed red pepper, if desired.
- Calories 64.41 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 1.85 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 14.48 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 308.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.31 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 9.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 222.77 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 25.74 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 9.43 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Million Dollar Green Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Brown Sugar, Diced Yellow Onion, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 64.41 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Million Dollar Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Brown Sugar, Diced Yellow Onion, Green Beans, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Million Dollar Green Beans?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 64.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Million Dollar Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Million Dollar Green Beans healthy?
- Million Dollar Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 64.41 calories and 1.85 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 308.28 mg (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Garlic and Onions, 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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