Green Beans and Bacon
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Green Beans and Bacon
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This simple recipe for Green Beans and Bacon is an easy, tasty side dish. Blanch fresh green beans ahead of time, then toss with cooked bacon and a touch of brown sugar. It's sweet, salty, and totally satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans stems trimmed (see note 1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 lices Bacon cut into 1/2" pieces (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (see note 3)
- 1/4 cup water (see note 4)
Instructions
- If using a smaller pot, you may have to blanch the green beans in batches. Set out a large bowl of ice water before blanching the beans.
- In a large saucepan or stock pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Add the green beans and boil until tender-crisp, but still bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add the blanched beans, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste. Remove to a serving dish with a slotted spoon.
Notes
- Green beans: To substitute frozen beans, cook 2 pounds of frozen green beans according to the package directions, plunging in to the ice bath to stop the cooking (or just rinse under cold water).
- Bacon: Chop up the bacon while it's frozen (firm but not rock-hard). It's so much easier and less greasy that way.
- Brown sugar: Some recipes call for extra brown sugar. If you like your beans a little on the sweet side, go ahead and add another 1/4 cup to the recipe.
- Water: For even more flavor, substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- Yield: This recipe (with 2 pounds of fresh green beans) makes 8 servings, about 1 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 cup
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
146mg
(6%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
785IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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