Bacon-Almond Green Beans

By lewolfe50

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2-1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 to 5 tablespoons real bacon bits
• 4 to 5 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved.
Drain beans; add to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon and almonds; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 6 servings.