Description
Southern Green Beans are a delightful side dish that brings the flavors of the South right to your table. This recipe features tender green beans sautéed with crispy bacon and aromatic garlic, all enveloped in a rich buttery sauce. Perfect for family dinners or holiday feasts, these green beans not only tantalize your taste buds but also evoke warm memories of home-cooked meals. Simple yet flavorful, they are sure to become a favorite addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the remaining bacon fat until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add green beans and chicken broth to the skillet; stir well and cover with a lid.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the beans are tender yet crisp.
- Finish with butter and lemon juice, tossing gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg