5 from 18 votes
Green Beans with Bacon
Green Beans with Bacon features crisp-tender green beans cooked briefly in water, then tossed with crispy diced bacon and a hint of black pepper. The slight snap of the beans combined with the salty, smoky bacon creates a warm, savory side dish that works well with many main courses. The method ensures the beans retain some freshness while absorbing the rich flavor of bacon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
127 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 4 Bacon diced, strips
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet add 1/4 cup water and the green beans on high heat and bring to a boil, cooking for 3 minutes.
- Remove green beans and water, wiping dry with paper towels and add in the bacon, cooking until crisp before adding in the green beans and tossing with bacon and pepper.
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Notes
- Click on the times in the instructions to easily start a kitchen timer while cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
282mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
785IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
13.9mg
(15%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.