Description
A classic Southern dish featuring fresh green beans cooked with crispy bacon for a savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the bacon grease. Sauté until softened.
- Add green beans, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until beans are tender.
- Stir in butter and cooked bacon before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for best texture.
- Adjust salt to taste if using salted broth.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg