Mixed Beans with Bacon and Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Mixed Beans with Bacon and Almonds recipe. Featuring a vibrant medley of green beans and yellow wax beans, this dish brings together the smoky crunch of crispy bacon and the nutty richness of toasted slivered almonds for a flavor-packed experience. Lightly seasoned with garlic, lemon zest, and a touch of salt and pepper, these tender-yet-crisp beans are quickly blanched and sautéed for ultimate freshness. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this versatile and easy-to-make recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Pair it with your favorite protein or serve it as a standalone vegetable delight—this dish is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams green beans
- 200 grams yellow wax beans
- 6 pieces bacon slices
- 50 grams slivered almonds
- 20 grams unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and yellow wax beans. Rinse them under cold water and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and blanch the beans for 4-5 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Discard most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon for added flavor.
In the same skillet, add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the slivered almonds. Toast the almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the blanched beans to the skillet and toss to combine.
Season the beans with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through.
Return the crumbled bacon and toasted almonds to the skillet. Mix everything together and cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
Remove from heat and transfer the mixed beans to a serving dish. Serve warm as a delicious side dish for any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 457 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 374 mg | 8% | |
*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.
