Green Bean Bundles

Green Bean Bundles 1 pound fresh green beans 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 12 slices turkey bacon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice Preheat oven to 400º F. Remove ends and strings from beans. Wash and dry beans thoroughly and season with black pepper. Bundle together 5-8 beans and wrap with a strip of turkey bacon to hold them together. Lay each bundle, seam side down in a large baking dish. In a small saucepan, heat butter, garlic, cinnamon and allspice over low heat, whisking until butter is melted. Brush the mixture over the top of each green bean bundle with a pastry brush. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 additional minutes, until bacon is crisp.