Heart-Healthy Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Elevate your next meal with these **Heart-Healthy Bacon Wrapped Green Beans**—a lighter twist on a classic favorite! Fresh green beans take center stage, wrapped snugly in smoky, lean turkey bacon and glazed with a delicate blend of olive oil, honey, garlic powder, and tangy lemon zest for maximum flavor. This recipe is not only packed with nutritional goodness but also irresistibly delicious, offering a perfect balance of crispy bacon and tender green beans. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for serving as a guilt-free appetizer or savory side dish, these bundles are a treat for the taste buds and the heart. A must-try for anyone seeking healthy yet indulgent recipes that don’t compromise on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 12 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and trim the ends of the fresh green beans and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon zest, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
Add the green beans to the bowl and toss them gently until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Divide the green beans into 12 equal bundles. Take one bundle and wrap a slice of turkey bacon around the middle, ensuring it’s secure. Place the bundle seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining bundles.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the turkey bacon is crispy and the green beans are tender.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bacon-wrapped green beans cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious heart-healthy appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3286 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1881 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
