Awesome Green Beans Recipe

Crispy bacon meets tender green beans in this incredibly flavorful side dish! Simple to make in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Get ready for a taste sensation that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 120.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Awesome Green Beans

  • 1 pound green beans
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning (optional)

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How to Make Awesome Green Beans

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
  2. Add 1 pound of trimmed green beans to the skillet with the bacon grease. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  3. If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite steak seasoning.
  4. Cook green beans for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
  5. Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the green beans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

12g

Carbs

3g

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