Maple Glazed Green Beans

These Maple Glazed Green Beans are a sweet and savory weeknight side dish, with tender green beans tossed in crispy bacon, caramelized onions, dried cranberries, and a touch of maple syrup.

Green beans are one of the few vegetables my guys eat without complaint, so I’m always looking for new ways to change them up. March is Maple Month here in New Hampshire, but since it’s not green bean season, I used a steam-in-bag variety.

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What You'll Need

• Steam-in-bag green beans (10.8 oz)

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

• 1 tbsp bourbon (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare beans according to package directions.

2. Cook bacon and onions: In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain.

3. Add flavorings: Stir in cranberries, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and bourbon if using.

4. Combine: Add green beans and toss to coat. Heat through.

5. Serve: Plate immediately.

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Tips & Variations

• For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.

• Add chopped toasted nuts like pecans for extra crunch.

• Adjust the maple syrup for more or less sweetness.

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I love how the syrup cooks down and candies the bacon, onions, and cranberries. Using steam-in-bag beans makes this a super fast side dish for busy weeknights.

Tried these Maple-Glazed Green Beans? Leave a comment below and let me know how they turned out! You may also enjoy Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey & Thyme or Roasted Parmesan Carrots.

Maple Glazed Green Beans

Ingredients

• 10.8 oz steam in bag green beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon bourbon, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare beans according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain.
3. Stir cranberries, syrup, salt, pepper and, if desired, bourbon into onion mixture.
4. Add beans; heat through, tossing to combine.

Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/maple-glazed-green-beans/

Other recipes you may enjoy:

Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal

Morning Maple Muffins

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