Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

Ingredients:

• Bundles:
• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 8–10 slices bacon, cut in half
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Optional Glaze:
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and trim green beans. Optional: blanch for 2–3 minutes, then place in ice water and drain.
3. Gather 6–8 beans into a small bundle and wrap with half a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
4. Arrange bundles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If using the glaze, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, and pepper, then drizzle over the bundles.
5. Bake 25–30 minutes, until bacon is crisp and beans are tender. Broil the last 2–3 minutes if desired.
6. Serve warm.