Description
A comforting Southern side dish featuring crispy bacon and tender green beans, creating a joyous culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a large pot over medium heat and sauté until crispy and golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the crispy bacon using a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings behind in the pot.
- Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add the trimmed green beans, chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved crispy bacon just before serving.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
You can make this dish a day in advance. Store in the fridge and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg