This Green Beans and Bacon recipe is a tasty and cost-effective side dish that will add color as well as flavor to your next dinner!
Green Beans and Bacon
Green Beans and Bacon recipe is incredibly easy to put together. This recipe always make a delicious side meal for holidays or weeknight dinners.
It will be at its best if fresh green beans can be used—the flavor and crispness of fresh green beans can’t be beaten, but frozen works just as well!
How to make Green beans and bacon in five easy steps:
Boil the water – Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Cook & chill the Green Beans – Add the green beans and boil for about 5 minutes.
Cook the bacon – over medium-high heat until the fat begins to render.
Add the Onions and Garlic – Stir in onions and garlic; let cook for 1 minute.
Combine – Stir in the green beans, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the bacon.
How long to make Green Beans and Bacon?
This recipe can be done in 30 minutes!
How to know green beans are fresh?
The easiest way to test the freshness of green beans is to bend them—if they snap in half, they are fresh and ready to go! If they bend and don’t break, they are likely a little past their prime but still usable.
Are green beans healthy?
Absolutely! They are rich in Vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folic acid and fiber (great for gut health). Don’t worry, the quick sauté in the bacon fat don’t make the dish altogether unhealthy, though obviously adding bacon increases the fat content. In this case, I used Turkey bacon because I’m not really a fan of pork; however, you can use any bacon of your choice!
How long do Green Beans and Bacon last in the fridge?
This dish can last up to one week in the refrigerator, though it is definitely best enjoyed fresh so the green beans can be as crisp as possible!
What to serve with Green Beans and Bacon?
This is a very versatile side dish—it can go along with steak,chicken, pork,Pot Roast, and even fish. Add some form of potatoes for starch to round out the dinner plate!
Green Beans and Bacon — This Green Beans and Bacon recipe is a tasty and cost-effective side dish that will add color as well as flavor to your next dinner!
Add water to a large pot and let it come to a boil. Add the green beans and salt and let it boil for about five minutes or until green in color and crisp-tender. (The water should be just above the beans).
Drain the beans and place them in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
Cook the bacon in a large pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and chop up to pieces.
Remove the excess bacon grease from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
Add the onion and sauté until translucent—about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red chili flakes. Stir on medium-high until just fragrant, about 1 more minute.
Turn the heat down to medium, and add the green beans. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook till heated through about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the bacon pieces and stir for two more minutes.
I was introduced to this recipe by an Italian friend. The longer you cook the green beans on a low heat, the better it gets. I cook until the beans are brown. You can also add Parmesan cheese at the end.
Laurie Giesler
Saturday 30th of January 2021
I was introduced to this recipe by an Italian friend. The longer you cook the green beans on a low heat, the better it gets. I cook until the beans are brown. You can also add Parmesan cheese at the end.