Smothered Green Beans

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Fresh green beans with a robust bacon, onion, and garlicky flavor.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Smothered Green Beans

Ingredients

6 thick slices bacon

chopped

½ cup onions

minced

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 pound fresh green beans

trimmed

1 cup water

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground black pepper

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until the fat begins to render. Stir in onions and garlic; let cook for 1 minute. Stir in beans and water. Let the beans cook until the water has evaporated and the beans are tender. If the beans are not tender once the water has evaporated add a small amount more water and let them cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and serve.

Nutritional Information

Smothered Green Beans

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 97.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.2g 13%

Carbohydrates: 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 13.8mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 527.3IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 13.2mg 22%

Folate: 30.3mcg 8%

Calcium: 33.6mg 3%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 24.8mg 9%

Potassium: 253.9mg 7%

Sodium: 343.2mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 48.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.