Garlic Green Beans with Bacon
Transform your dinner table with the irresistible combination of crispy bacon and tender garlic-sautéed green beans in this "Garlic Green Beans with Bacon" recipe. Bursting with bold, savory flavors, this easy-to-make dish takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Fresh green beans are steamed to perfection, then tossed in a fragrant blend of garlic, olive oil, and smoky bacon drippings for maximum flavor. Finished with crunchy bits of crispy bacon, this crowd-pleasing side dish pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled steak, or even your favorite holiday spread. Simple, satisfying, and packed with hearty ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Rinse the green beans and trim the ends. Set aside.
Chop the bacon into small bite-sized pieces.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until they are crispy, stirring occasionally, about 7–8 minutes.
Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet; discard any excess.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon grease and heat over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic and bacon grease. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Pour in 1/4 cup of water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the green beans steam for 5–6 minutes until they are tender but still slightly crisp, stirring halfway through.
Remove the lid and allow any remaining water to evaporate. Stir in the cooked bacon pieces and toss everything together.
Serve immediately as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2017 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1240 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
