Description
Deliciously crisp green beans sautéed with savory bacon and aromatic garlic, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
6 slices bacon
diced
1 lb green beans
ends trimmed
4 cloves garlic
minced
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
sea or kosher salt
to taste
if needed
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the green beans and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and bright green.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cracked black pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet, mixing well to combine. If desired, season with sea or kosher salt to taste.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and bacon according to your preference for stronger or milder flavors.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 165 kcal
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Green Beans, Bacon, Garlic, Side Dish, American Cuisine