Paleo Green Beans with Bacon
Elevate your side dishes with this irresistible Paleo Green Beans with Bacon recipe—a perfect balance of savory, smoky, and vibrant flavors that will delight your taste buds! Fresh, tender green beans are cooked to perfection and infused with the rich flavor of crispy, thick-cut bacon, caramelized onions, and fragrant garlic. A splash of olive oil and a simple seasoning of sea salt and black pepper enhance the wholesome ingredients, making this dish a true crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the ideal gluten-free and dairy-free accompaniment to your favorite protein or holiday spread. Whether you're following a Paleo lifestyle or just in search of a simple yet gourmet side, this recipe brings comfort food vibes with a healthy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 6 slices bacon, thick-cut
- 1 yellow onion, medium
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. If desired, cut them in half for easier handling.
Slice the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
Peel and finely dice the onion.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon pieces. Cook until they become crispy and release their fat, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the skillet, placing it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet.
Increase the heat slightly to medium-high, and add the olive oil to any remaining bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat in the oil and bacon fat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp.
Return the crispy bacon to the skillet, mixing it in with the green beans. Season the mixture with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Stir everything together and let it cook for an additional minute to ensure the flavors are well combined.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the Paleo Green Beans with Bacon warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.2 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4144 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1797 mg | 38% | |
*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.
