Green Beans with Bacon
Green beans with bacon is a favorite side dish recipe for so many people because bacon makes green beans taste better!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. (900 g) green beans
- ½ lb. (227 g) chopped bacon
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon (4 g) fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Wash the green beans and trim the ends.
- Add the green beans to the pot and return to a boil. Boil for 5-6 minutes and drain in a colander. Keep the green beans in the colander to dry off while you move to the next step.
- Cook the bacon in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium and drain all but about 2 tablespoons of grease from the pan.
- Add the green beans to the pan, along with the seasonings and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes or until the green beans are heated through.
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Notes
- How to Store: If you have any leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- How to Reheat: Green beans can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 30g