**Discover the Rustic Charm of Country-Style Green Beans: A Culinary Symphony of Freshness, Savory Bacon, Sweet Onions, and Tangy Balsamic Vinegar**
Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable dish of Country-Style Green Beans. This classic American side dish captivates taste buds with its medley of fresh green beans, crispy bacon, sweet onions, and a hint of tangy balsamic vinegar. The recipe offers two variations to tantalize your palate: a traditional rendition that stays true to its classic roots and a vegan adaptation that reimagines the dish with plant-based ingredients, ensuring everyone can savor its delightful flavors. Get ready to elevate your next meal with this symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving more.
SLOW COOKER COUNTRY-STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH BACON, ONIONS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Slightly tangy, slightly sweet. These green beans will become your new favorite recipe!
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until done. Remove the bacon from the pan and let drain on paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the bacon with black pepper. Reduce the heat under the skillet to low. Add the first measure of butter to the bacon grease in the skillet and stir until it melts. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until soft and slightly caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and set aside. Place the drained beans in the bottom of a crock pot. Season as desired with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon and add half of it to the crock pot. Place half of the cooked onions on top of the beans. Sprinkle with half to the brown sugar. Drizzle some of the bacon/butter mixture from the skillet over the top. Evenly spread the undrained beans over the top. Top with remaining bacon, onions, and brown sugar. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over all and then gently stir until just barely combined. Dot the top of the beans with the cut up butter. Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 1-2 hours or until heated through. If you don't want to cook this in the crock pot you can cook it in a baking dish in the oven or in a dutch oven on the stove.
Nutrition Facts :
COUNTRY GREEN BEANS
Fresh green beans are cooked with bacon, onion, and garlic for a delicious side dish.
Provided by BellaDiva
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Combine bacon, green beans, onion, butter, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Cover and simmer on medium heat until beans are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 520.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
These beans are delicious and perfect for a special dinner party or everyday meal. I often substitute 2 cans green beans (cooked) for the fresh.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook beans in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Drain; rinse under cold water.
- Drain well; set aside.
- Cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon, crumble.
- Set aside.
- Add green onions to bacon fat in skillet; saute 1 minute.
- Remove skillet from heat; let cool slightly.
- Add sugar and vinegar to skillet; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in crumbled bacon.
- Pour vinaigrette over beans, tossing gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with almonds.
COUNTRY GREEN BEANS
This deliciously different way to dress up green beans is sure to become a family favorite at your house, too. The garlic, chopped ham and onion blend so well with the beans. It's a beautiful and tasty side dish that has real country appeal. -Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BACON-ONION GREEN BEANS
I threw together this recipe to give some color to the dinner plate. I knew all my relatives liked green beans, so I added onion, bacon, toasted sesame seeds and a little vinegar for a nice tang. -Karen Darrell, Wood River, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper., Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-7 minutes; drain., Place beans in a large bowl; toss with bacon and onion mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut bacon or pre-cooked bacon crumbles.
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- For a sweeter dish, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or honey.
- If you want a more garlicky flavor, add an extra clove of garlic.
- Serve the green beans immediately, or they will lose their crispness.
Conclusion:
With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create this delicious and flavorful side dish. The combination of bacon, onions, balsamic vinegar, and green beans is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special holiday meal. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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