Green Beans with Bacon
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Recipe Makes (Approximate):
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon (diced)
- 1 ½ pounds green beans
- 1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (crushed)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon from skillet. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off excess grease from skillet, leaving approximately 2 tablespoons in pan.
- Add green beans and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until beans are tender-crisp and browned in spots, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes to green beans and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Return bacon to pan and toss with beans before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Make it Whole30: Use Whole30 compliant bacon like Applegate Organics No Sugar Bacon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Refrigerate fully-cooled green beans within an hour of cooking.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Calories: 191calProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 259mgPotassium: 312mgTotal Carbs: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 6gVitamin A: 845IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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