Southern Style Green Beans
Southern Style Green Beans are a delightful side dish that combines tender green beans with crispy bacon and aromatic garlic for an unforgettable flavor experience. This easy-to-make recipe celebrates Southern charm, making it perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a colorful and delicious addition to your meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced (preferably yellow or Vidalia)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off both ends.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the bacon while leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté the diced onion in the bacon fat until translucent (about 3-4 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the mixture of bacon fat, onion, and garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth and cover the skillet with a lid. Let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until beans are tender yet crunchy.
- Crumble the crispy bacon back into the pan, stir well, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg