Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon
A classic Southern dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with crispy bacon and garlic for a rich, flavorful side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water or chicken broth for simmering
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the Green Beans: Stir in the trimmed green beans, coat with the bacon fat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with Liquid: Pour enough water or chicken broth to cover the green beans.
- Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the Beans: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Serve Warm: Serve the green beans warm alongside your favorite main dishes.
Notes
Feel free to adjust seasoning and add spices for a personalized touch. For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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