Description
Deliciously seasoned green beans enhanced with crispy bacon, garlic, and a hint of heat, making it an irresistible side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the fresh green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet, and drain excess grease on a paper towel.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the butter, then stir in the minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Season the green beans with salt and pepper, cooking until they reach desired tenderness, about another 3-5 minutes.
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute bacon with smoked tempeh or coconut bacon and use olive oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg