Green Beans with Bacon
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Green Beans with Bacon
Description
Green Beans with Bacon features fresh green beans trimmed and cooked alongside diced bacon and onions. The bacon is first crisped to release its fat, which remains in the pan to sauté onions and cook the green beans gently. The addition of water helps steam and tenderize the beans without losing their slight bite. Seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley, the dish balances the smoky savoriness of bacon with the fresh brightness of the herbs. The bacon crispness adds texture and richness that complements the green beans.
The preparation involves cooking the bacon until crispy, removing excess fat, then sautéing onions before adding green beans and water. Stirring occasionally ensures even cooking without mushiness. Once tender, the bacon is sprinkled back in for added flavor and texture before serving.
This dish can be served as a side for dinners featuring meats or poultry. Variations include using smaller French haricot verts or wax beans for a more delicate presentation. Slicing beans into pieces is optional based on preference.
Using kitchen shears for dicing bacon helps save prep time. The recipe allows some fat retention for flavor transfer without being greasy. Parsley added at the end brings a fresh herbal note.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Bacon finely diced
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 pounds green beans trimmed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- 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.
- Pour off excess fat from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons of fat remaining in the pan.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the green beans to the pan along with 2 tablespoons of water. Season the green beans with salt and pepper.
- Cook the beans, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the reserved bacon and parsley over the top of the green beans, then serve.
Notes
- Whole green beans are recommended, but you can cut them into 1-inch pieces if preferred.
- Use kitchen shears for quick and easy bacon dicing.
- French haricot vert, wax beans, or Romano beans can substitute regular green beans for subtle variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
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