Description
Crispy bacon hugs green bean bundles in this irresistible keto-friendly side dish. Savory herbs and rich butter elevate simple ingredients, creating a delectable companion perfect when you want something special without compromising nutritional goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon (cut in half for shorter pieces)
- 900 grams / 2 lbs green beans (trimmed; about 72–84 individual green beans)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsps brown monk fruit allulose blend
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Configure oven to 200°C / 400°F and position an oven-safe rack over a baking sheet for optimal heat circulation and even cooking.
- Bacon Preliminary Roasting: Lay bacon slices across the rack and roast for 10-15 minutes until partially cooked but not entirely crisp.
- Bean Blanching: Immerse green beans in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, achieving a crisp-tender consistency, then rapidly cool in ice water and thoroughly dry.
- Seasoning Fusion: Drizzle reserved bacon drippings over green beans, incorporating garlic powder and black pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Bundle Construction: Cluster 6-7 green beans together, encase each bundle with a bacon slice, securing with a toothpick to maintain structural integrity.
- Sweet-Savory Finishing: Sprinkle brown monk fruit allulose blend over each wrapped bundle for a nuanced flavor profile.
- Final Transformation: Bake for 10-15 minutes until bacon reaches desired crispness, optionally employing broiler for 2-3 minutes to enhance textural complexity.
Notes
- Bacon Precision: Choose thin, uniform bacon slices for consistent cooking and even wrapping around green bean bundles.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly dry green beans after blanching to prevent soggy bacon and ensure crispy texture.
- Sweetener Strategy: Use monk fruit allulose sparingly to enhance flavor without overwhelming the savory profile.
- Toothpick Tip: Insert toothpicks at an angle through bacon and beans for secure bundling and easier removal after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg