A delicious and simple side dish, green beans with bacon is perfect for any meal. Fresh green beans are cooked to perfection and tossed with crispy bacon for a savory and satisfying dish.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 200 grams bacon
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 500 grams green beans
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook in the bacon fat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the onion and garlic.
Step 6
Stir in the butter, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through.
Step 7
Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve immediately.