Southern Green Beans
A comforting and nostalgic dish of green beans cooked with bacon, onion, and garlic, reminiscent of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh green beans
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 slices Bacon, chopped
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
- As needed Water or broth Broth is recommended for extra flavor.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Remove the bacon and let it drain on a paper towel.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bacon fat until the onion is translucent.
- Add the fresh green beans to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover the green beans.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover the pot, and let the beans simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Check the beans for tenderness; they should be bright green and tender to the bite.
- Stir in the crispy bacon before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor. A splash of vinegar or lemon juice adds brightness before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g
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