Quick Skillet Green Beans with Bacon Recipe
Crispy bacon, buttery onions, and garlic turn simple green beans into a quick skillet side that actually tastes like something. It's a versatile side dish that works with just about any meal you put on the table.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 12 Ounces Green Beans
- 1-2 Tablespoon Butter Unsalted or salted
- 1 Medium Onion
- ¾ Cup Bacon
- 1 Garlic Clove
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Chives sliced, topping
Instructions
With fresh green beans (If you use parboiled frozen beans, skip this)
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the green beans for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.12 Ounces Green Beans
- Transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice-cold water to stop the cooking, then drain and pat dry.
Assemble
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat and cook the sliced onions until softened.1-2 Tablespoon Butter, 1 Medium Onion
- Add the bacon and cook until crispy, then stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.¾ Cup Bacon, 1 Garlic Clove
- Add the preboiled green beans to the pan and toss to combine.12 Ounces Green Beans
- Season with salt and pepper, then cook while stirring occasionally until the beans are heated through and slightly crisp.Salt, Black Pepper
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve up hot.1 Tablespoon Chives
Notes
Clean your fresh green beans first by breaking off both ends. Don't use fibrous green beans, only young, tender green beans.
Add a dash of baking soda to your boiling green beans to retain the fresh green color.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
