NUTTY MAPLE ROASTED GREEN BEANS

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These roasted green beans taste extra special thanks to the addition of pure maple syrup and salted peanuts. It's an excellent side dish that goes with everything! -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound fresh green beans
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
4 maple-flavored bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Mix the first seven ingredients. Place green beans in a greased foil-lined baking pan. Drizzle with maple mixture; toss to coat. Roast, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with peanuts and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges