Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans
If you’re in search of a delightful side dish that’s both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, look no further than this Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans Recipe! This comforting dish pairs tender green beans with crispy turkey bacon, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory that will elevate any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it requires minimal ingredients and effort, ensuring you can whip it up in no time. With each bite, you’ll experience the warmth and charm of southern cooking right at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- 6 slices turkey bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon while leaving the grease.
- Sauté the diced onion in the bacon grease until translucent, around 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add fresh green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them with the onion mixture.
- If using chicken broth, pour it in now and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Return the crispy turkey bacon to the skillet and mix well to warm through.
- Season with salt to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg