Green Beans with Crispy Bacon
Elevate your green bean game with this easy recipe, where the smoky crunch of crispy bacon perfectly complements the freshness of the green beans, creating a delightful medley of textures and tastes.
Recipe - Quitman #60
Green Beans with Crispy Bacon
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time30 Minutes
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans
4 slices bacon
2 Tbs unsalted butter
1 cup white button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water. Place the beans in the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes to soften. Remove from the pot, and place in the ice water to cool. Strain water after cooling, and pat dry.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet. When bacon is crispy, remove from pan. Set aside. Let the bacon cool. Once cooled, finely chop the bacon. In the same pan, add the butter. Melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms. Cook until softened. Add green beans. Sauté for 4 to 5 more minutes until all liquid released from mushrooms and beans has evaporated. Add the bacon back to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with feta cheese.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 150, Fat: 12 g (4 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 350 mg, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 5 g.
15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
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Makes 6 servings
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 150, Fat: 12 g (4 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 350 mg, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 5 g.
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water. Place the beans in the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes to soften. Remove from the pot, and place in the ice water to cool. Strain water after cooling, and pat dry.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet. When bacon is crispy, remove from pan. Set aside. Let the bacon cool. Once cooled, finely chop the bacon. In the same pan, add the butter. Melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms. Cook until softened. Add green beans. Sauté for 4 to 5 more minutes until all liquid released from mushrooms and beans has evaporated. Add the bacon back to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with feta cheese.