Green Beans And Bacon

Green beans and bacon is a classic side dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare. The combination of tender green beans and crispy bacon is sure to be a hit at any meal.

Green Beans And Bacon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
  3. Add the green beans to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are tender-crisp.
  4. Season the green beans with salt and black pepper. Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet and toss to combine.
  5. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet

Tools

Knife Cutting board Strainer

Serving suggestions

Serve the green beans and bacon alongside grilled chicken or steak for a delicious meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add minced garlic or shallots to the skillet when cooking the green beans.

Cost

$8