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Overhead view of skillet green beans with bacon and garlic in a black bowl, with bright green beans, chopped bacon, sautéed onions, and seasoning on a rustic wooden table.

Skillet Green Beans with Bacon and Garlic

Nesting Lane
Skillet Green Beans with Bacon and Garlic is an easy Thanksgiving side made with fresh green beans and savory bacon in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

Large Skillet
Large Pot
Colander
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Wooden Spoon
Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes, until bright green and just beginning to soften. Drain the green beans and set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the green beans, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir to coat the beans. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender and the broth has mostly evaporated. Stir in the cooked bacon and serve warm.

Notes

Approximately 2 WW Points per serving
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Tips and Tricks

Watch the green beans closely - The first boil is short. Cooking them too long at this stage can leave them overly soft after they finish in the skillet.
Keep some bacon drippings - About 1 tablespoon is enough to cook the onion and carry the bacon flavor through the dish.
Use evenly trimmed beans - Green beans that are similar in size will cook more evenly.
Wait to add the bacon back - Stirring it in at the end helps it stay crisper.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Skillet - Reheat over medium-low heat for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Microwave - Reheat individual portions in short intervals until hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 830IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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