Maple-Glazed Green Beans
These Maple-Glazed Green Beans are a sweet and salty side dish flavored with bacon and cranberries, perfect for the holidays.
Equipment
- large pot
- nonstick skillet
- slotted spoon
- paper towel
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 4 strips bacon chopped
- 1 medium yellow or sweet onion diced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on how soft you want them. Drain and place in a large bowl of ice water.
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Cook the onion in the bacon grease until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, cranberries, maple syrup, salt and pepper to the skillet. Add the green beans and stir to coat the green beans.
- Transfer to a bowl or serving platter and sprinkle with bacon.
Notes
You can skip the ice water step, but it helps keep the green beans' bright color.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 112kcal
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