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Green beans topped with bacon bits.
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5 from 2 votes

Green Beans in a Can Recipe

Our very favorite green beans in a can recipe! Perfect for weeknights or holidays - this recipe perks up plain canned green beans into a family favorite. Ready in about 15minutes.
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern United States
Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie
Servings: 4
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Easyhealth Living

Ingredients

  • 2 14.5 ounce cans green beans whole or cut
  • 2½ Tablespoon Butter or light margarine
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar or Brown Sugar Substitute
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Bacon bits or pieces

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse green beans.
  • In medium size sauce pan, melt butter on medium heat. Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and garlic powder. Stir to combine. Add green beans and stir.
  • Cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with bacon bits and serve.

Notes

Note:
Nutritional info is based on using a brown sugar substitute and lower fat margarine.

Nutrition

Serving: 3.5ounces | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg