Sweet and Sour Green Beans with Turkey Bacon: A Flavorful Twist
Delight in a delicious combination of sweet and sour flavors with crispy turkey bacon in this green bean dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the bacon drippings, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Mix in brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water; cook until thickened.
- Add the green beans and chopped turkey bacon back into the skillet, coating evenly with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, consider adding a bit more brown sugar.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Green Beans