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Green Beans with Bacon

These green beans with bacon are made in one skillet with crispy bacon and simple seasonings for a savory side dish with plenty of flavor. They fit especially well with comfort food dinners and holiday spreads.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Servings:

Calories: 155kcal

Author: Davinah

Ingredients

4 oz Bacon about 4 slices, regular cut, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 lb green beans fresh, trimmed
2 tbsp Water
½ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt or more to taste
¼ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Garlic powder
¼ tsp Onion powder

Instructions

Add the bacon pieces in an even layer to a wide skillet. Turn the heat to medium-low heat.
Allow the bacon to cook for 6-8 minutes until they are lightly crisp. Stir every few minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set aside.
Leave 3 tbsp of the bacon grease in the pan.
Add the green beans and saute for 3 minutes. Use tongs to mix.
Add the water and cover the pot with a lid and allow the green beans to steam for 4 minutes, they’ll turn crisp-tender.
Uncover the green beans, return the bacon to the pan, season to taste with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, and continue to sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

Start the bacon in a cold skillet: This helps the fat render slowly so the bacon cooks more evenly.
Use a wide skillet: The green beans cook better when they have room instead of piling up and trapping steam.
Taste before adding more salt: Bacon can vary a lot in saltiness, so it is worth checking before adding too much.
Do not overcook the green beans: They should be tender with a little bite, not limp.
Add the bacon back near the end: This helps it stay crispier and keeps the texture more balanced.

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