Best 8 Green Beans With Bacon Recipes

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In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey with green beans and bacon, exploring two delectable recipes that showcase the harmonious blend of flavors and textures between these two classic ingredients. First, we have a Southern-inspired take on green beans with bacon, a dish deeply rooted in tradition and simplicity. This recipe highlights the natural flavors of fresh green beans, perfectly complemented by crispy bacon and a hint of garlic. Next, we venture into a more elevated realm with our recipe for green beans with bacon and almonds, a dish that adds a touch of sophistication to the classic combination. Roasted almonds bring a nutty crunch, while a tangy lemon-herb dressing adds a burst of brightness, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of classic comfort food or seeking a more refined culinary experience, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Ridiculously good beans that make a great side dish to just about anything. One of those recipes that grandma made for years that we could never get enough of. Garnish with sliced or slivered almonds.

Provided by Sarahbeara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving grease in the skillet. Saute onion in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any onion bits off the bottom of the skillet. Cook until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add green beans to the skillet with the sauce; toss to coat well. Chop cooked bacon and stir into the beans. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 260.4 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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"MY MOTHER was from North Carolina, and she preferred green pole beans to green snap beans. I've found that either is delicious in this recipe, as long as long as the beans are fresh. Mother also brought with her from North Carolina the custom of chopping and 'mounding' the beans before serving-a touch that makes them even more special."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1-1/2 pound green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 bacon strips
Pepper and seasoned salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a covered saucepan, cook beans in a small amount of water for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add beans to drippings; sprinkle with pepper and seasoned salt. Heat through. Add crumbled bacon and toss.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt
1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/8 pound slab bacon, diced
1/2 onion, minced
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large deep skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened. Add the beans, pepper flakes, and salt and saute over moderately high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add the boiling water and cover the skillet immediately. Steam the beans, shaking the skillet occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until just tender. Add the butter, vinegar, and salt and pepper and toss until combined. Sprinkle with the bacon.

SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS & BACON



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This is definitely an unhealthy old southern recipe that we continue to make for all large family gatherings. My oldest son (age 23) makes this when he goes to friends' homes. He said he's never had any left to bring home.

Provided by Lesli MomOf2

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 lbs green beans (drained)
1 lb bacon
1 large onion

Steps:

  • Slice bacon into 1 inch pieces, (easiest way is to cut with scissors).
  • Put bacon into a large pot and begin to fry.
  • While bacon is frying, coarsely chop onion.
  • When bacon is about 1/2 way done, add onion and continue frying until bacon is semi crisp. (Do NOT drain grease).
  • Drain green beans and dump into bacon and onions. Stir.
  • Continue to cook for 30 minutes on medium, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND ONION



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"My green beans get a lift from bacon and onion," says Linda Rock, explaining how she accents a favorite everyday vegetable. A dash of nutmeg adds interest to the simple sauce. Linda fixes this much-requested side dish in her Stratford, Wisconsin kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh or frozen cut green beans
2 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion and green pepper until tender., Drain beans; set aside. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into the onion mixture. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the beans; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEN BEANS AND PEARS WITH BACON



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This recipe comes from Hamburg, Germany where it's called 'Bohnen und Birnen mit Speck.' It's a delicious variation of a traditional dish.

Provided by MARILYN PERZIK

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 Bosc pears, cored and cut into quarters
1 quart water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until partially cooked but not brown, 5 to 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  • Combine the drained bacon, green beans, and pears in a large saucepan; pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until cooked and tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan to a serving dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess water. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 442.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the green beans by snapping off the ends.
  • Cut the bacon into small pieces so that it cooks evenly.
  • Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy.
  • Add the green beans to the bacon and cook until they are tender.
  • Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the green beans with a side of your favorite protein.

Conclusion:

Green beans with bacon is a classic side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can also add other ingredients to customize it to your taste. For example, you could add chopped onion, garlic, or mushrooms. You could also use different types of bacon, such as turkey bacon or pancetta. No matter how you make it, green beans with bacon is a delicious and healthy side dish that is sure to be a hit.

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