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Green Beans with Bacon and Garlic

Green beans with bacon and garlic are cooked in a skillet until crisp-tender, then finished with crisp bacon and fragrant garlic. This quick side dish pairs fresh green beans with savory bacon and a simple garlic-pepper finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bacon slices, chopped
  • 1.5 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
  2. Transfer the bacon to a plate and leave 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Add the green beans, water, and salt to the skillet.
  4. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender.
  5. Uncover and add the garlic and black pepper.
  6. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
  7. Stir in the bacon and serve.

Notes

For crisp-tender beans, check them at the start of the 5–7 minute cooking range. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because the beans can soften. Turkey bacon can be used as a lighter swap.