Whole30 Green Beans with Bacon
Elevate your vegetable game with this irresistible recipe for Whole30 Green Beans with Bacon! Perfectly crisp-tender green beans are sautéed in a flavorful mix of savory bacon grease and olive oil, enhanced by the subtle aroma of garlic. The dish is finished with crumbled crispy bacon, making it a deliciously smoky and hearty side that pairs well with any main course. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. With bold flavors and a simple preparation, these Whole30-approved green beans are sure to become a staple on your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and trimming the ends off the green beans. Set them aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon slices. Cook the bacon until it is crispy, about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.
Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. When cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Discard some of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add olive oil to the bacon grease in the skillet.
Peel the garlic cloves and smash them slightly using the side of a knife to release their flavor. Add the garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté them for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the prepared green beans to the skillet. Toss them to coat in the bacon grease and olive oil mixture.
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet and allow to cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender yet still crisp.
Remove the garlic cloves from the skillet. Discard them or use for another purpose.
Add the crumbled bacon back into the skillet with the green beans. Toss to combine well.
Serve the Whole30 Green Beans with Bacon hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1746 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1148 mg | 24% | |
*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.
