Delicious Southern Green Beans with Bacon
A comforting Southern dish featuring fresh green beans and crispy bacon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Rinse and trim the green beans, snapping off any tough bits.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 7-10 minutes.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the green beans and pour in the water or chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still crunchy.
- Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the green beans.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/southern-green-beans-with-bacon/
