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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- Add the green beans to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the green beans are tender-crisp.
- Season the green beans with salt and black pepper. Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet and toss to combine.
- 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