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Arkansas Green Beans Recipe

These Arkansas Green Beans are bathed in a rich glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory with brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Experience how this simple side dish is transformed into a delectable comfort food.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. fresh green beans
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup salted butter melted
  • 3 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Begin by heating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  2. Trim the ends of the green beans and cut or snap them into 1 ½-2 inch pieces. Place them in a large saucepan.
  3. Add enough water. Make sure that it completely covers the beans. Then, bring it to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat, cover the beans, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Drain the beans and transfer them to a two-quart glass or oven-safe ceramic baking dish, like a 9" x 9" Pyrex dish.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning it often, until it is brown on the edges. Transfer the cooked bacon to a baking rack or a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
  7. Once the bacon is cool to the touch, crumble it into pieces and sprinkle the bacon over the beans in the baking dish.
  8. Take a small bowl and mix the melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder together.
  9. Drizzle the mixture over the beans and bacon, coating them evenly.
  10. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then gently stir to ensure the sweet and savory sauce coats all the beans.
  11. Keep baking for an additional 15 minutes. Then, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage Info:
  • Arkansas Green Beans should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 3-4 days. For extended storage, pack them in a freezer bag, and expel the air to prevent freezer burn. For freezing, you can freeze it for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, place leftovers on a microwave-safe plate and microwave, or use an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and reheat in a 350° F oven, or warm them in a pan on the stovetop, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1019IU (20%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1019IU 20%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.