Green beans with bacon
A simple and delicious side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Tender green beans are tossed with crispy bacon for a classic flavor combination.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh green beans trimmed
- 0.5 pound Bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the trimmed green beans and olive oil to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season the green beans with salt and black pepper. Stir in the cooked bacon and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a clove of minced garlic to the skillet with the green beans.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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