Green Beans with Tomatoes and Bacon
Elevate your side dish game with this mouthwatering recipe for Green Beans with Tomatoes and Bacon! Fresh, tender green beans are perfectly sautéed with fragrant garlic and juicy cherry tomatoes, and then crowned with crispy, golden bacon for a dish that’s bursting with flavor. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or special occasions. The combination of smoky bacon, sweet, blistered tomatoes, and garlicky green beans creates a harmony of taste and texture that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or your favorite comfort foods. Simple yet utterly delicious, this vibrant dish is a versatile crowd-pleaser that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for anyone looking for an enticing vegetable side that seamlessly combines freshness and a touch of indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
Chop the bacon into small pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
While the bacon is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic. Set aside.
Add the olive oil to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Heat over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them with the garlic and oil. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened and slightly blistered.
Season the green beans and tomatoes with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the cooked bacon over the top of the green beans and tomatoes.
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1755 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1501 mg | 32% | |
*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.
