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Green Beans with Bacon
Tender crisp green beans with smoky bacon make the perfect side dish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds green beans washed, ends trimmed
- 6 lices Bacon chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chopped bacon into a large skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
- Discard all but (approx) 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.
- Add green beans to pan and cook over medium heat until they are lightly browned, stirring occasionally (about 8 minutes).
- Add garlic and bacon, toss and cook for 1 minute more.
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Notes
- Fresh green beans are the best option, but frozen (or even canned) will do in a pinch. Frozen or canned beans will not be as crisp.
- If you only have pre-cooked bacon (or real bacon bits) use a bit of butter to cook the beans.
- Options: Garnish with sliced almonds, toasted sunflower seeds, parmesan cheese, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Kitchen Tip: If topping these with nuts or seeds, cook them in a dry skillet until they are just barely browned. This intensifies their flavor and makes them extra crunchy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1045IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
18.6mg
(21%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18.6mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.