Description
These Asian-inspired green beans are one of those simple side dishes that can steal the show. Tender canned green beans soak up a savory-sweet marinade and then get topped with toasted almonds and bacon crumbles for the perfect crunch. It’s an easy flavor-packed dish that feels a little special, but couldn’t be simpler to make.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 Tbs. butter
- 3 Tbs. soy sauce
- 4 Tbs. brown sugar
- 3 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- 3 (15 oz.) cans cut green beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced, toasted almonds
- 1/2 cup bacon bit
Instructions
- Heat together on the stove top the butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Melt the butter and mix well.
- Drain and rinse the green beans.
- Spread the green beans evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over the green beans.
- Cover and let the green beans stand for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes – covered.
- Uncover and sprinkle almonds and bacon bits over the top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Equipment
Notes
- I use a can opener that creates smooth, touchable lids – no sharp edges to prevent cuts.
- The best thing about this recipe is that you prepare the sauce to mix with the green beans and let it marinate several hours. A great make-ahead side dish.
- Be sure to drain and rinse the green beans.
- You can substitute the toppings with other toasted nuts or fried onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes6
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking