Green Beans with Bacon
Add a touch of savory indulgence to your table with this irresistible Green Beans with Bacon recipe! Fresh, crisp green beans are perfectly sautéed in rendered bacon fat and infused with the mouthwatering aroma of garlic, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor. The tender-crisp beans are then tossed with crispy bacon pieces for a delightful balance of smoky, buttery, and zesty notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy side dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or any occasion that calls for a crowd-pleasing vegetable dish. Packed with flavor and simple to make, it’s a seamless way to upgrade your green beans! Keywords: fresh green beans, green bean recipe, bacon side dish, quick side dishes, sautéed vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 whole lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Rinse and trim the ends of the green beans.
Cut bacon into small pieces, about 1-inch wide.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Juice half a lemon and set the juice aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Once bacon is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the chopped garlic to the bacon fat in the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper.
Sauté the green beans for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the green beans to steam for an additional 5 minutes or until they are tender but still bright green.
Remove the lid and continue to cook until any remaining water has evaporated.
Add the butter to the skillet and stir until melted, coating the green beans.
Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet and toss with the green beans.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and bacon, then toss to combine everything well.
Serve the green beans hot as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2019 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1271 mg | 27% | |
*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.
