23 Jump to Recipe Print RecipeYou might’ve seen us making these Sweet & Spicy Green Beans on our TikTok, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Or maybe you saw the post on our Pinterest.Regardless of how you found it, we’re just glad that you did! No long, drawn out story– we just hope you enjoy! Sweet & Spicy Green Beans Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 10 minutes minsCook Time 7 minutes minsTotal Time 17 minutes mins Course Appetizer, Side Dish Ingredients 3 slices Bacon thick-cut 12 ounces Fresh Green Beans ends trimmed3 cloves Minced Garlic 2 tsp Soy Sauce2 tsp Brown Sugar2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes & more for garnish Instructions Cut the bacon into small pieces and brown over medium heat. When the bacon is crisp, remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.Pour off all of the bacon grease except 1 tablespoon. Add the green beans to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, 6-7 minutes until they have begun to char and reached your desired tenderness.In a small bowl combine the garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Toss the green beans in the sauce until the beans are well coated.Add the bacon, sesame seeds and crushed red pepper for garnish. Enjoy! Keyword Green Beans, Soy Sauce, Spicy, Sweet Please leave this field empty get consistent tips, guides, and recipes We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info. Please check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.