Get ready to enhance your green beans with a delicious twist! Picture green beans glazed with soy sauce and topped with crispy bacon and water chestnuts. Is your mouth watering yet? Trust me, this is one veggie side dish that no one can deny!
Serve this veggie side dish with us Steakhouse-Style Horseradish Crusted Prime Rib or us Simple Oven Roasted Turkey Breast!
Why our recipe?
- Crispy bacon and water chestnuts add the perfect crunch to your green bean game.
- Easy to make and ready in 20 minutes.
- Add a little garlic and a soy sauce glaze for restaurant-worthy flavor.
Sometimes feeding our family vegetables is like pulling teeth – it's not pretty and can feel like more work than it's worth. The problem is usually bland, unpleasant taste. We all know vegetables are not as sweet or tasty as fruits and this is where this delicious recipe comes to the rescue! Whether you're looking for the perfect side dish for a fancy dinner or simply want a tasty vegetable to serve with a family meal, Roasted Green Beans with Bacon and Water Chestnuts is the answer!
Material notes
- Bacon: We prefer thick-cut bacon for this recipe, but you can use any type you like, including low-sodium bacon.
- Green Beans: Fresh green beans from the produce section are best. You can also get them from local farmers or co-ops in your area. Make sure you trim off the ends. If you want yours a little softer, you can use frozen green beans.
- garlic: Fresh minced garlic cloves work best, although minced garlic from a jar is a good alternative.
- Water chestnuts: You can usually find them in the canned vegetable aisle at your local grocery store.
- I willow: Any kind will work, including low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer.
Soft vs. Tender Crisp Green Beans
People generally have feelings about the composition of their green beans. If you want that bright, vibrant green color and still have a slight crunch to your green beans, what you're aiming for is what's called “tender-crisp.” This usually takes about 5-7 minutes to fry over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
If you prefer a softer texture, where the beans are more pliable and less crunchy, you'll want to cook them a little longer, sometimes up to double the time depending on the green beans. That's when you get more of that army green color in them and they are nice and soft.
Preparing the green beans
Fresh green beans need to be washed and trimmed before eating. Just rinse them well in a strainer, then trim the ends with a knife or snap the ends with your fingers. For smaller bites, you can cut green beans in half before cooking.
Storage and reheating instructions
Keep in fridge Leftovers for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat Microwave parts on high for 30-second intervals until heated through. You can reheat a pan with a little olive oil or butter and fry until hot.
