Bacon Green Beans Recipe

Inspired by Brown & Loe

Time25m

Serves4

Tender green beans sautéed with crispy bacon for a savory and satisfying side dish.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the fresh green beans and trim the ends. Mince the garlic cloves.
2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.
3
Sauté the Green Beans
In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add olive oil if needed. Add the trimmed green beans and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they start to become tender.
4
Add Garlic and Seasonings
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the green beans. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
5
Combine with Bacon
Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the green beans. Cook for another minute to heat through.
6
Serve
Serve the bacon green beans hot as a delicious side dish.