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Bacon & Garlic Green Beans

A delicious side dish that elevates ordinary green beans with the crispiness of bacon and rich flavor of garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Green beans Use fresh for best texture and taste.
  • 4 slices Bacon Cook until crispy.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing.
  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim the ends of the green beans.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  2. Remove the bacon and leave some fat in the skillet.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the green beans and sauté until tender but still crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Crumble the cooked bacon and add it back to the skillet.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

For added spice, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use olive oil for flavor. Variations can include adding sliced almonds or other vegetables like cherry tomatoes.