Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon
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5
Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon
Description
This recipe starts by crisping thick-cut bacon, removed and chopped for garnish, while the pan is refreshed with butter and olive oil (or bacon fat). Garlic, mushrooms, and trimmed green beans are then sautéed together until the beans are tender yet retain slight bite, absorbing the savory flavors in the pan. The chopped bacon is stirred back in for added crunch and smoky taste. Seasoning with salt and cracked black pepper enhances the overall profile.
The finished dish exhibits contrast between tender green beans, soft sautéed mushrooms, and crisp bacon pieces. The butter and oil enrich the mouthfeel, and the garlic offers subtle pungency without overpowering. This side pairs well with grilled or roasted meats or can be served warm as part of a vegetable medley.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated when tightly covered. Reheat portions in the microwave or warm the entire dish gently in a skillet over medium-low heat to preserve texture.
Ingredients
- 6 Bacon thick-cut slices
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 ½ pounds Green bean ends trimmed, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼-½ teaspoon black pepper to taste, cracked
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon strips til crisp. Use tongs to transfer bacon to a cutting board and allow to cool before chopping roughly.
- Sop up the bacon grease with paper towels and discard and add butter and oil to the pan (alternately you can use the bacon grease from the pan instead of the butter and oil). Add garlic, mushrooms, and green beans.
- Season generously with salt and pepper and saute beans for 10-12 minutes until they are fork-tender. Stir in the chopped bacon.
- Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed, and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the entire dish gently in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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