Savory and delicious bacon green beans are the perfect holiday, Thanksgiving, or everyday dinnertime side.
Holly’s Flavor Packed Highlights
- Flavor: Bacon green beans have a rich, smoky flavor with tender-crisp beans and crispy bacon in every bite.
- Skill Level: This easy green bean and bacon recipe only takes one pan and two ingredients. Simply season and serve in minutes!
- Serving suggestions: Serve green beans with bacon warm or chilled on a bed of salad greens.
Flavor-Packed Ingredients
- Green Beans: Fresh is best, but frozen can work. Thaw the green beans first or cook them from frozen, and add a few cooking minutes if necessary.
- Bacon: Low-carb lovers adore the salty, smoky flavor of bacon. Choose a pepper or hickory smoked bacon for a different smoky profile. Or try diced ham, thin slices of summer sausage, or even turkey bacon to lighten the dish.
Flavor Flips
- Onions: Sauté minced garlic and thinly sliced shallots in the bacon drippings before adding the green beans for a deeper, aromatic base.
- Balsamic Glaze: Drizzle balsamic reduction over the finished dish for a sweet-savory kick that complements the smoky bacon.
- Add a Spicy Kick: Sauté with crushed red pepper flakes, or finish with a splash of hot sauce or chili crisp for heat lovers.
- Incorporate Nuts: Add toasted almonds, pecans, or pine nuts at the end for crunch and a nutty depth of flavor.
- Top with Parmesan or Feta: Sprinkle grated Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese over the hot beans just before serving for a salty, creamy finish.
- Add Lemon Zest or Juice: A bit of lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving brightens the dish and balances the richness.
How to Make Bacon Green Beans With Bacon
- Cook bacon and remove with a slotted spoon (full recipe below).
- Cook green beans. Add bacon back to the skillet and toss.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Creative Ways to Use Bacon-Infused Beans
- Serve bacon green beans alongside any meat entrée like baked ham, meatloaf, or a whole chicken.
- Add leftovers to a stir fry or use them to make a green bean salad.
Storage Secrets
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. For longer-term storage, keep them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to restore the moisture. Or cover loosely and heat in the microwave for 30-second bursts, stirring in between. Another option is to spread in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes.
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Bacon Green Beans
This easy bacon green beans recipe is a super tasty low carb side dish.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans washed, ends trimmed
- 3 slices bacon diced
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Place bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain all but ½ tablespoon bacon drippings from the pan.
- Add green beans to pan and cook over medium heat until they are bright green and tender crisp. Stir them occasionally (about 8 minutes).
- Toss in the bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for 3-4 days. Enjoy them chilled or reheated in the microwave.
- Leftovers are perfect added to a stir fry.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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EIGHT (8) carbs in a single serving of green beans?? YIKES! I had no idea! 🙁
Hi Nancy, green beans do have 8 carbs per serving in this recipe, but they also have 3 grams of fiber! If you are preferring something even more low carb you make like this zucchini dish or these mushrooms.