OLD-FASHIONED GREEN BEANS

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Mom would prepare homegrown green beans using this recipe and, boy, did they ever taste good! The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds fresh green beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Zak McFarlane
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I love the flavor of these green beans. The bacon and onions add a lot of flavor, but the beans are still light and refreshing.


Auwal Bello
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Don Johnson
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I made these green beans for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Puspa Dhungana
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These green beans are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the way the bacon and onions add flavor to the beans.


Mehrsa Rahmani
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I've made these green beans several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to add some color and flavor to your plate.


Ab Dulla
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These green beans are a great way to use up leftover bacon. They're also a great side dish for any weeknight meal.


Eunice Pakarimwa
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavor is amazing.


chrissy flores
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any summer cookout. They're light and refreshing, but still packed with flavor.


Kimberly Berger
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I made these green beans last night and they were delicious! I used fresh green beans from my garden and they were so flavorful.


az abdi
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These green beans are so simple to make, but they're packed with flavor. I love the addition of the bacon and onions.


Afrin Islam
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I've been making these green beans for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Alina Yasmeen
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These green beans were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.