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Old Fashioned Green Beans

These Old Fashioned Green Beans only require a handful of ingredients, easy to make and requires very little time. Simple ingredients but lots flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 309 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 bacon strips chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup water
  • 1½ pound fresh green beans
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the bacon is nice and crisp and most of the fat has rendered, should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar and water to the skillet and stir. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add the green beans and toss them around a bit, so they get covered in the sauce. Reduce the heat to a medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes. The green beans should be crisp-tender when done.
  4. Season with salt and pepper if needed, then serve.

Notes

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  • This recipe is very versatile and can be used on different types of vegetables. Try it on carrots, broccolini, asparagus, peas, or whatever your favourite vegetables are!
  • This dish will store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. These beans will also freeze well! Just store in an airtight container or tightly wrapped for 4 – 6 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 716mg (30%) Potassium 482mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1195IU (24%) Vitamin C 20.8mg (23%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 309kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 716mg 30%
Potassium 482mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1195IU 24%
Vitamin C 20.8mg 23%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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