German Style Green Beans
Transform your green bean side dish into a show-stopping centerpiece with this flavorful recipe for German Style Green Beans. Perfectly tender green beans are steamed to crisp perfection and coated in a mouthwatering blend of crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a tangy white wine vinegar-mustard sauce. Infused with aromatic garlic and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish balances rich, savory, and tangy notes in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a simple yet sophisticated option for family dinners or festive feasts. Serve warm and watch these bacon-kissed green beans elevate your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 100 grams bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
Chop the bacon into small pieces. Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the fresh parsley.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until it is crispy, stirring frequently, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the crispy bacon from the pan using a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
Add the butter to the bacon fat in the pan and let it melt. Then, add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the pan along with the water. Cover the pan with a lid and let the beans steam until tender but still slightly crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Check occasionally and stir to prevent sticking.
Once the green beans are cooked, uncover the pan and allow any remaining water to evaporate.
Stir in the white wine vinegar, whole-grain mustard, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the beans are well-coated in the mixture.
Add the crispy bacon back to the pan and stir to combine.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and garnish with the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy your German-style green beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 473 mg | 10% | |
*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.
