Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the green beans and set aside.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
- In the bacon fat, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return bacon to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness.
- For a vegan version, omit bacon and use smoked paprika for smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg