Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

By CathyD

Found at Publix Aprons Simple Meals at www.publix.com/aprons

Ingredients

• Cooking Spray
• 1 (8 oz.) package fresh microwaveable French green beans
• 1-2 shallots finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 slices fully cooked bacon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Coat baking sheet with spray. Microwave green beans following package instruction.
2. Chop shallots (2 tablespoons) and combine with soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium saucepan on medium-low, simmer and stir 2-3 minutes or until the consistency of syrup. Remove from heat; whisk in butter until blended.
3. Gather 10-12 beans into a bundle; wrap 1 bacon slice around center and place seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining beans. Coat top of beans with spray; season with salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake 4-5 minutes or unbtil bacon is lightly crisped.
4. Glaze beans with one-half of the soy mixture; bake 2 more minutes. Remove beans from oven; brush with remaining half of the glaze and serve.