Southern Green Beans
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Southern Green Beans
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Southern green beans are a simple side dish that is savory, smoky, and sweet.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 4 lices Bacon diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or water
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cut the beans into 1 ½ inch pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and fry until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate reserving the bacon fat.
- Add the onion, and cook stirring frequently until it begins to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the green beans and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, cover, and let simmer for 30 to 60 minutes or until tender.
- Uncover, and add the bacon, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- Diced potatoes can be added.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days and in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
85
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
614mg
(26%)
Potassium
320mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
788IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 788IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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