These bacon-wrapped green bean bundles are easy to assemble and cook in under 10 minutes on the grill! Enjoy a delectable, savory vegetable side dish any time!
These two-ingredient green bean bundles make a fantastic side dish for everyday cooking or special occasions like Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas. Serve it with meatloaf, or pair it with smoked turkey and glazed ham. Prepare them on any outdoor grill, in a skillet, air fryer, or in the oven.
Why wrap green beans in bacon?
Much like asparagus, green beans retain a bit of crunch when grilled. It is the perfect substitution for asparagus, and the bacon adds a bit of salt and smokiness to the green beans.
Should I blanch the green beans before wrapping them in bacon?
No, you do not have to blanch the green beans prior to wrapping them. However, if you’d prefer a tender texture, consider blanching them in boiling water for 4 minutes, then transferring them to a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to halt cooking. Drain and blot dry with paper towels before assembling the green bean bundles.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pound or 40-48 fresh green beans (french green beans or haricot verts)
- 8-10 strip of thin-cut bacon
- Optional ingredients: garlic powder, black pepper, or brown sugar
How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
- Clean and trim: Wash green beans in cold water and blot dry with paper towels. Remove stems and separate into groups of 5-6 green beans per bundle.
- Bacon: Wrap each bundle with a strip of bacon, making sure the seam is underneath. Gently secure with a toothpick as needed.
- Preheat your grill to 375 degrees F or medium-high heat.
- Grill them: Place bundles seam side down onto the grill grates or griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Gently turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bacon is cooked.
- Keep an eye on them: If flare-ups occur, reduce the temperature or move to the indirect cooking zone of your grill to finish off.
- Serving: Remove bundles from the grill and serve immediately.
- Storing leftovers: Place green bean bundles in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet or 350-degree oven until warmed through.
Do you have to use green beans?
No, of course not. You can wrap most vegetables in bacon. Use items that cook at the same rate as the bacon: sliced bell peppers, asparagus spears, summer squash, carrots cut into strips, etc. We don’t recommend using winter gourds or potatoes unless they have been parboiled before wrapping.
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- 40-48 fresh green beans
- 8-10 slices thin-cut bacon
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Clean and trim: Wash green beans in cold water and blot dry with paper towels. Remove stems and separate into groups of 5-6 green beans per bundle.
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Bacon: Wrap each bundle with a slice of bacon, making sure the seam is underneath the bundle. Gently secure with a toothpick as needed.
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Preheat your grill to 375 degrees F or medium-high heat
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Grill them: Place bundles seam side down onto the grill grates or griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Gently turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bacon has cooked through.
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Keep an eye on them: If flare-ups occur, reduce the temperature or move to the indirect zone of your grill to finish cooking.
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Serving: Once cooked, remove bundles from the grill and serve immediately.
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Storing leftovers: Place bacon-wrapped green beans in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet or 350-degree oven until warmed all the way through.
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
