Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
Crisp green beans, wrapped snugly in bacon and pan-fried until golden: these bacon-wrapped green beans are a side that turns heads the moment they hit the plate. Tender veg and savoury bacon make them the perfect partner for a juicy piece of lamb or another meat dish. The recipe couldn't be simpler, needs barely any ingredients and is ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh green beans
- streaky bacon, number of slices as needed, depending on portion size
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil, a little, for frying
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | 420 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g | 18 g |
| Protein | 12 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 26 g |
| Fibre | 4 g | 8 g |
| of which sugar | 3 g | 6 g |
How this is calculated
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Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Wash the fresh green beans, trim the ends and pull off any strings.
- Cook the beans in plenty of salted water until just tender, then drain in a colander and immediately refresh under cold water so they keep their colour.
- Gather the beans into small bundles and wrap each bundle tightly with a slice of bacon.
- Season the bean-and-bacon bundles with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the bundles all over until golden and the bacon is crisp.
- Serve the bacon-wrapped green beans hot. They go beautifully alongside a lovely piece of lamb or another meat dish.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 210 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 3 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen green beans instead of fresh?
Yes, frozen beans work well too. Just cook them according to the packet instructions, drain thoroughly and continue as described.
Which meat goes best with bacon-wrapped green beans?
This recipe suggests a lovely piece of lamb, but beef or pork fillet pair really well with them too.
Are bacon-wrapped green beans really gluten-free?
The core ingredients are naturally gluten-free. When buying bacon, check for a gluten-free label, as some products may contain traces.
How do I keep the bacon bundles together while frying?
Wrap the bacon tightly around the beans and place the bundles seam-side down in the hot pan first. The bacon will hold itself in place as it fries.
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