Green Beans with Bacon and Onions
Elevate your side dish game with this savory and satisfying recipe for Green Beans with Bacon and Onions. Crisp-tender fresh green beans are paired with smoky, crispy bacon and caramelized yellow onions for a harmony of flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds. A touch of garlic adds aromatic depth, while a quick steam locks in the beans' bright color and texture. Perfect as a holiday side or an everyday addition to your dinner table, this easy 30-minute recipe combines simple ingredients with bold flavors for a dish that’s both comforting and impressive. Serve it warm and let the irresistible combination of bacon and onions steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the stems. Set them aside.
Slice the bacon into small pieces, about 1/2 inch wide.
Peel and thinly slice the onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon grease, then toss in the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet, along with the water, salt, and black pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the green beans steam for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and stir the green beans. Continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, or until the water evaporates and the green beans are tender but still slightly crisp.
Stir in the cooked bacon pieces and mix well. Cook for another minute to warm everything through.
Transfer the green beans, bacon, and onions to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*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.
