Glazed Green Beans

Name: Glazed Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon bourbon, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

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Glazed green beans with onions, bacon, dried cranberries and maple syrup are sweet, savory and 100% addictive.

Ingredients

3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 large onion, chopped
4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir cranberries, syrup, salt, pepper and, if desired, bourbon into onion mixture. Add beans; heat through, tossing to combine.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 173 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

After I picked my first green beans of the season one year, I wanted to make a savory side dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor. I loved this so much I couldn't stop eating it. The next day I picked more beans and made this delicious side dish again. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California

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