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A DFW stoneware plate with southern-style green beans and bacon

Southern Green Beans With Bacon

Diana
Discover a delicious Southern-style recipe for green beans with bacon. The longer cooking time infuses the beans with flavor.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 184
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Course Green Beans
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces bacon, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds green beans, scrubbed, trimmed, and cut in 3-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Put the bacon in a large saucepan with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add the trimmed and sliced green beans, along with the onion and sugar.
  • Cover and continue cooking for about 30 minutes longer, or until the green beans are tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 778mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1057IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword bacon, southern green beans
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