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" Crispy Bacon Green Beans: Easy Side Dish! " - Green beans: master this quick and flavorful side dish with crispy bacon and sweet caramelized onions. Perfect f

" Crispy Bacon Green Beans: Easy Side Dish! "

Green beans: master this quick and flavorful side dish with crispy bacon and sweet caramelized onions. Perfect for any meal, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • 1/2 lb bacon (any kind, chopped)
  • 1 small yellow onion OR large shallot (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Steam green beans until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes.
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until browned, then drain.
  3. Sauté chopped onion for 4-5 minutes, then add minced garlic for 1 minute.
  4. Add steamed green beans to skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Return bacon to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

- For extra crispy bacon, start with a cold skillet and cook over medium-low heat to render the fat slowly. - When steaming the green beans, watch them closely. You want them crisp-tender, not mushy. I once overcooked them slightly, and the texture just wasn't the same; aim for a vibrant green color with a slight snap.
- You can prep the green beans and chop the onion and garlic ahead of time to make assembly even quicker. Store them separately in the fridge.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.