Spicy and Sweet Green Beans

These green beans are a family favorite! Serve with any pork recipe containing apples for a pleasant taste bud surprise!

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans French-cut green beans
1/2 sweet onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 dash ground nutmeg, or to taste

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel.
  2. Drain and discard liquid from 1 can of green beans; empty both cans into a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer; add bacon and sweet onion.
  3. Increase heat to medium-low. Stir cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg into the green beans. Cook the mixture until the onions are transparent but not yet soft, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 60 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9.8 g
Cholesterol: 3 mg
Fat: 1.5 g
Fiber: 2.4 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 367 mg

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