Rinse the green beans under running water.

Trim off the stem ends.

Divide the beans into 8 piles of 8 to 10 beans each.

Melt the butter with the light brown sugar and minced garlic over low heat, then stir in the soy sauce and black pepper to make a glaze.

Wrap each bundle in one bacon slice and tuck the end under.

Arrange the bundles seam-side down on a parchment-lined pan.

Brush the bundles with the glaze.

Bake at 400°F, glazing again halfway, for 25 to 30 minutes total, until the bacon is crisp and deep golden-brown and the beans are tender with slightly charred tips.

Move the bundles to a platter and top with minced parsley and cracked black pepper.

Serve warm with lemon wedges.