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Crack Green Beans – Easy Bacon & Brown Sugar Side Dish

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These Crack Green Beans are coated in a rich buttery brown sugar sauce with crispy bacon, garlic, and savory seasonings. An easy, irresistible side dish for family dinners and holidays!

Ingredients

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For the Soup

  • 1 tablespooncoconut oil
  • 2garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoonfresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoonsred Thai curry paste
  • 1can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 cups(720ml) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonfish sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoonbrown sugar
  • 1 tablespoonfresh lime juice
  • 1 cupsliced mushrooms
  • 1red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cupsbaby spinach
  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro
  • 2green onions, sliced

For the Dumplings

  • 16frozen or fresh chicken or vegetable dumplings
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil (optional)

For Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sliced green onions
  • Lime wedges
  • Red chili slices (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Soup Base

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute to release its aroma.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and chicken or vegetable broth. Whisk gently until smooth.
  • Add the soy sauce, fish sauce if using, and brown sugar.
  • Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.

Cook the Vegetables and Dumplings

  • Add the sliced mushrooms and red bell pepper to the simmering broth.
  • Cook for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the dumplings and cook according to the package instructions, usually 5–8 minutes, until heated through and cooked.
  • Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt for 1–2 minutes.
  • Add the fresh lime juice and adjust the seasoning to taste.

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