Description
Southern Green Beans with Bacon is a comforting and flavorful dish that elevates any meal. Fresh green beans are sautéed with crispy bacon, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Perfect as a side for family dinners or holiday feasts, this recipe promises to impress your guests and become a treasured favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the green beans by washing and trimming them.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until golden.
- Add the green beans and chicken broth to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, butter, and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg