Green Beans with Bacon

Tender crisp green beans with smoky bacon make the perfect side dish!

⏱️ 30 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (55) 👁️ 15 views
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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 ½ to 2 pounds green beans (washed, ends trimmed)
  • 6 slices bacon (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)

Steps

  1. Place chopped bacon into a large skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy.

  2. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel lined plate.

  3. Discard all but (approx) 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.

  4. Add green beans to pan and cook over medium heat until they are lightly browned, stirring occasionally (about 8 minutes).

  5. Add garlic and bacon, toss and cook for 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories139
Protein5g
Carbs11g
Fat9g

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