Absolutely! Here’s a simple and flavorful Bacon Green Beans recipe that pairs smoky bacon with tender green beans:
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Sauté aromatics
- If using onion, add it to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the green beans
- Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the bacon fat.
- Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender but still crisp.
- Finish
- Return the cooked bacon to the skillet.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Toss everything together and cook 1–2 minutes more to blend flavors.
- Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy as a side with dinner.
Tips
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little balsamic vinegar or lemon juice at the end.
- Frozen green beans can be used; just cook a few minutes longer to soften.
- For crunch, top with toasted almonds before serving.
If you want, I can give a quick air fryer version of bacon green beans that’s done in under 15 minutes! Do you want me to do that?
