Smothered Green Beans

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 41.8
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 3.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

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Introduction

"Fresh green beans with a robust bacon, onion, and garlicky flavor." "Fresh green beans with a robust bacon, onion, and garlicky flavor."
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    6 thick slices bacon, chopped
    1/2 cup onions, minced
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
    1 cup water
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1 pinch ground black pepper


Directions

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.


Serving Size: 6

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISTYLD.