Sautéed Green Beans without Blanching
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon uncooked and chopped into pieces
- 1 pound green beans ends trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over low-medium heat, and add the bacon pieces. Cook until it reaches the desired crispness.½ pound bacon
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and drain all but 3 to 4 tablespoons of grease.
- Rinse the green beans. Carefully place them into the hot pan so the grease doesn't splash.1 pound green beans
- Cook the green beans for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they reach the desired doneness.
- Add the garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute then add the bacon. Stir to combine, and remove from heat. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.4 garlic cloves
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/4 pound of green beans. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Green Beans without Blanching
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
276
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
383
mg
17
%
Potassium
364
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
804
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
