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Southern Green Beans

These perfectly tender-crisp green beans are sauteed with bacon and caramelized onions and make a delicious and versatile side dish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans , washed and trimmed
  • 1/3 pound Bacon , diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion , finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic , minced
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 5 minutes. Immediately drain and dump them into a large bowl of ice water to cool for a couple of minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate. Melt the butter in the skillet with the remaining bacon grease and cook the onions until beginning to caramelize, about 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the beans along with about 1 teaspoon salt, and a little pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes. You want them crisp but not crunchy hard. Return the bacon to the skillet and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 303mg (13%) Potassium 359mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 972IU (19%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Potassium 359mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 972IU 19%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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