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Company Green Beans Recipe

Impress your guests with Grandma's secret recipe for Company Green Beans! This classic side dish is incredibly versatile – adjust the ingredients to your liking. Want less onion? More bacon? Go for it! Easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 135.2 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Company Green Beans

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 0 Whole Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • fresh parsley (for garnish)

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How to Make Company Green Beans

  1. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  2. Sauté onion in bacon grease until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until green beans are tender-crisp (about 8-10 minutes).
  5. Stir in cooked bacon and serve immediately.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

13g

Carbs

4g

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