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    Home » Side Dish Recipes » Vegetable Recipes

    Published: Dec 9, 2014 · Modified: May 16, 2024 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Honey Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts

    Honey Green Beans are fresh green beans that get special attention with a sauce made of white wine, butter, bacon, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey to finish. 
     
    Honey Green Beans with White Wine, Bacon and Walnuts Recipe / Kudos Kitchen by Renee
     

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2014. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

     
     
    Honey Green Beans with White Wine, Bacon and Walnuts Recipe / Kudos Kitchen by Renee
     
    These dressed-up green beans are super simple to make, and they come together in only a matter of minutes if you use the fresh green beans you can find in the produce section of the market. You know the ones, right? The fresh green beans that you can steam right in their produce bags by popping them in the microwave for only a few minutes. A lot of times I'll eat these green beans for lunch with a little drizzle of avocado oil and a squeeze of lime. Delicious!
     
    Naturally, you can also place fresh green beans in a large microwave dish and add a tiny splash of water, cover, and microwave for a few minutes until tender. Frozen green beans will work here too by microwaving them until tender and then draining them if needed. 
     
    Once you've prepared the beans, set them aside while you prepare the bacon and white wine sauce. You're now only moments away from a delicious side dish that compliments anything else on your dinner plate. Or you can eat them all by themselves (like I did the next day for lunch with the leftovers)! Shhh. That will be our little secret. LOL
     
    Honey Green Beans with White Wine, Bacon and Walnuts Recipe / Kudos Kitchen by Renee
     
    HONEY GREEN BEANS WITH WHITE WINE, BACON, AND WALNUTS
    Servings: 6-8       Prep and Cook Time:  15 minutes
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    1 ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked, and kept warm.
    ¼ pound bacon, cut into pieces
    1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    ¼ cup white wine
    2 tablespoons butter
    1 ½ teaspoons salt
    ½ teaspoon pepper
    3 tablespoons honey
     
    -In a large skillet over medium/high heat, cook the bacon until semi-crisp. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pan.
    -Reduce the heat to medium. Add the walnuts and garlic into the pan. Cook and stir for about 1-2 minutes to toast the walnuts and mellow the garlic.
    -Stir in the wine and butter, making sure to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    -Add the cooked green beans into the pan along with the salt and pepper. Gently toss the green beans in the wine and walnuts. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
    -Pour the beans and the sauce with walnuts into a serving bowl and drizzle with honey to finish.
    -Serve hot.
     
    Honey Green Beans with White Wine, Bacon and Walnuts Recipe / Kudos Kitchen by Renee
     
    I hope you've enjoyed this elegant way to spruce up everyday green beans. It may not be the way you choose to serve them every day, but for a special occasion, they really hit the mark.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    1. Nikki @ NikSnacks says

      December 15, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      I love your fancy beans!

      Reply
    2. Angela {Mind Over Batter} says

      December 12, 2014 at 1:35 pm

      Green beans gone fancy plus bacon. I really love your style.

      Reply
    3. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      December 12, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Drool! I want to eat this entire plate (and also, I want to eat green beans with avocado oil and lime! That sounds divine!).

      Reply
    4. Kim Bee says

      December 12, 2014 at 4:31 am

      I really need to try this one. It look absolutely delicious.

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    5. Nancy Piran says

      December 11, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      My kids love green beans but they most definitely would love them with bacon on top!

      Reply
    6. Erin Dee says

      December 11, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      I would totally pick off all that bacon and hand the beans over to my husband, the veggie lover. I'm cool with just the bacon. 😀

      Reply
    7. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      December 11, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      Brillllliant idea - honey! These are totally making my mouth water, I want them in my life. Today.

      Reply
    8. Nutmeg Nanny says

      December 11, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      The bacon on top is calling me!!!!!

      Reply
    9. Susan says

      December 11, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      why oh why have I never put bacon with my green beans? Clearly something is wrong with me. Thanks for a the wonderful inspiration!

      Reply
    10. The Redhead Baker says

      December 11, 2014 at 5:03 am

      Green beans are one of my favorite veggies! Love the sound of that sauce!

      Reply
    11. Lauren says

      December 11, 2014 at 2:05 am

      That sauce looks amazing! I could totally get into eating green beans this way.

      Reply
    12. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      December 10, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      I love the walnuts and bacon together!! Great dish!!

      Reply
    13. Back for Seconds says

      December 10, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      We all LOVE green beans. Must try these!

      Reply
    14. Brenda@SugarFreeMom says

      December 10, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      What a great idea to add a little crunch with the walnuts!

      Reply
    15. The Food Hunter says

      December 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      you had me at bacon!

      Reply
    16. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      December 10, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      I have to admit - green beans are my least favorite vegetable, but after seeing this recipe - I think I'd grow to love them!

      Reply
    17. Katerina @ Diethood says

      December 10, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Now THAT is the kind of green bean casserole I'd like to hang out with! Beautiful dish!

      Reply

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