Green Bean Bundles with Turkey Bacon for a Delicious Twist
A delicious side dish featuring green beans wrapped in turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Wrap a bundle of 5-6 green beans in a slice of turkey bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the bundles on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Brush this mixture over the bacon bundles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.
- These bundles can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bundle
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Green Bean Bundles, Turkey Bacon, Side Dish, Healthy Recipe