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Green Beans with Bacon
This recipe is quick to prepare and uses just a few simple ingredients. Whether you're serving it with grilled chicken, roasted turkey, or a juicy steak, green beans with bacon is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Keyword
bacon, green beans
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
874
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
1
pound
fresh green beans
trimmed
4
slices
thick-cut bacon
chopped
1
small onion
diced
2
garlic cloves
minced
1
tablespoon
olive oil
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
Add green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached.
Stir in the cooked bacon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Wash and trim green beans thoroughly before cooking.
Cook bacon to desired crispiness, adjusting cooking time as needed.
Use a large skillet to ensure even cooking of green beans and bacon.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
874
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
35
g
|
Protein:
27
g
|
Fat:
72
g
|
Saturated Fat:
21
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
35
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
95
mg
|
Sodium:
982
mg
|
Potassium:
1266
mg
|
Fiber:
12
g
|
Sugar:
15
g
|
Vitamin A:
3184
IU
|
Vitamin C:
57
mg
|
Calcium:
186
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg