Description
Southern Green Beans are a classic Southern side dish that combines tender green beans with savory bacon and aromatic onions. This comforting recipe is perfect for family gatherings or holiday feasts, filling your home with nostalgic aromas and flavors. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a delicious dish that pairs beautifully with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and trim the green beans; chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon grease and sauté until soft. Stir in the minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Toss in the green beans along with chicken broth and sugar. Mix well to coat the beans.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Remove the lid, season with black pepper, stir gently, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg