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Green Bean Bundles

Ready in 25 mins

Recipe by Graham 

These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are the perfect elegant accompaniment for any meal! Excellent choice when entertaining. So simple to prepare and always strike a chord with our guests. There are never any left at the end!

Preparation Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

15 Minutes
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Ingredients for Green Bean Bundles

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To serve 6:

1¼ lb thin green beans (french style)
18 thin slices streaky bacon
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
¼ cup butter

How to Cook Green Bean Bundles

  1. Quickly fry the bacon, but only for a minute or two on each side. Do not allow it to become crisp.
  2. Trim the ends off the green beans. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the beans for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain, and fill the pan with cold water to stop the cooking process. After they have cooled a little, remove the beans and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  3. Melt the butter and mix it with the garlic salt, brown sugar, and pepper. Place the beans in a shallow dish and pour the butter mixture over them. Toss well to coat.
  4. Wrap 7-8 green beans with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Trim the ends so they are nice and straight. Place the green bean bundles on a flat oven sheet coated with cooking spray or lightly greased with vegetable oil.
  5. Bake in a preheated moderately hot oven (Mk 6 - 400°F - 200°C) for about 15 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Sprinkle with a little chopped parsley and serve.
GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
600g (1¼lbs) of green beans will make about 18 bundles with 7 beans per bundle.