Green Beans with Bacon
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Green Beans with Bacon
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These green beans with bacon are a wonderfully rich and decadent side dish, ready in 25 minutes. The crispy bacon adds tons of flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed
- ½ pound raw bacon diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Place the diced bacon in a large, deep skillet. I use a stainless steel skillet. Heat the pan over medium heat. Cook the bacon, stirring often, until crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Cover it to keep warm, or transfer it to a baking dish and place it in a 170°F oven.
- Pour all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan, pouring it into a bowl and not into the sink (it will clog your sink). If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the pan and deglaze its bottom with a wooden spoon, scraping off any tasty browned bits from the bottom.
- Add a tablespoon of butter and let it melt.
- Add the green beans. Season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Cook them over medium heat, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high. Cover the pan and let the beans steam until they are tender-crisp, for about 3 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir the green beans to coat them in the sauce. Use tongs to remove them to a serving platter. Scatter the bacon pieces on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- It's easier to dice the bacon if it’s partially frozen. I place the package in the freezer for around 30 minutes. Then, I use a freshly sharpened knife to cut the bacon.
- Another trick for quickly chopping bacon is to use sharp kitchen shears instead of a knife.
- For the best results, use fresh green beans, not frozen or canned.
- You can use packaged bacon bits and cook the green beans in 2 tablespoons of butter.
- If you need this recipe to be dairy-free, use 2 tablespoons of bacon fat and omit the butter.
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25recipe
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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