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Green Beans with Bacon

These green beans with bacon are fresh string beans cooked until tender, then topped with plenty of crispy bacon. An easy and elegant side dish that's perfect for a holiday meal or an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Bacon finely diced
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 2 pounds green beans trimmed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  2. Pour off excess fat from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons of fat remaining in the pan.
  3. Add the onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
  4. Add the green beans to the pan along with 2 tablespoons of water. Season the green beans with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook the beans, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the reserved bacon and parsley over the top of the green beans, then serve.

Notes

  • I typically make this dish with whole beans, but you can also cut your beans into 1 inch pieces if you prefer.
  • Use kitchen shears for a quick and easy way to cut up the raw bacon into small pieces.
  • You can use regular green beans, or for an elegant dish try using small French haricot vert. You can also use wax beans or Romano beans with similar results.

Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 260mg (11%) Potassium 413mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1057IU (21%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Potassium 413mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1057IU 21%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.