Easy Green Beans with Bacon
Description
Finding an easy side dish for dinner every night can take a lot of work, but these Fresh Green Beans with Bacon pair perfectly with any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Green Beans, , ends trimmed and broken into pieces
- 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Butter
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Spread Seasoning with parsley
- 1 Teaspoon Brown Sugar , (optional)
- 3-4 Slices Bacon
Instructions
- Prepare an ice bath by placing ice and water in a large bowl.
- Wash the beans, snap the ends, and snap into pieces and drop into a pot of boiling water.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes and then place in an ice bath.
- Cook the bacon until crispy and remove to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the bacon grease.
- To the skillet with the bacon grease, add a drizzle of oil if needed and the butter.
- Bring to a medium heat and add the green beans, brown sugar, and seasoning, stirring to coat.
- Crumble the bacon and return to the frying pan (you can sop up the extra grease, or leave a little bit for extra flavor).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If using canned green beans: skip the boiling and add the beans directly into a frying pan after the bacon has cooked. Proceed as normal.
- Read through the post above for all frequently asked questions about green beans.
- May be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal