Green Beans with Bacon and Onion
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Green Beans with Bacon and Onion! Fresh, vibrant green beans are perfectly steamed and sautéed with a rich medley of crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and fragrant garlic. A buttery, savory base enhanced by a touch of salt and pepper brings out the natural sweetness of the onions while complementing the smoky, crunchy bacon. This dish is easy to make, requiring just 30 minutes from start to finish, and serves as a crowd-pleasing option for weeknight dinners or special holiday spreads. Packed with flavor and texture, this classic combination is sure to become a staple at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, snapping off the ends if necessary.
Dice the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Peel the onion and slice it thinly. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the butter to the skillet with the bacon grease. Once melted, add the sliced onions and cook over medium heat until softened and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
Pour in the water, cover, and let the green beans steam for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook off any remaining water, allowing the green beans to lightly sauté.
Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the green beans and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 2169 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*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.
