Green Beans with Bacon and Onion
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
This delightful recipe offers a quick, yet sophisticated twist to green beans. The savory flavors of bacon and onion perfectly complement the fresh crunch of the beans, creating a dish that pairs beautifully with any main course.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 onion
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 139.9
- Fat: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 13.7mg
- Sodium: 430.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.1g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 5.1g
- Protein: 7.7g
Recipe Category:
Beans
Keywords:
Low Cholesterol, < 15 Mins
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Trim the green beans and steam them until they are crisp-tender. |
| 2 | In the meantime, fry the bacon and onion together until the bacon is crisp and the onion is translucent, creating a mouthwatering aroma that fills your kitchen. |
| 3 | Depending on the amount of bacon fat rendered, pour off excess fat, leaving about two tablespoons in the skillet, ensuring the perfect balance of flavor. |
| 4 | Add the steamed green beans to the skillet along with the chicken broth, gently tossing to coat the beans in the flavorful mixture, infusing them with savory goodness. |
| 5 | Allow the beans to simmer in the skillet for approximately five minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together harmoniously, creating a symphony of taste sensations. |
| 6 | Just before serving, sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the beans, adding a touch of creamy richness that enhances the dish’s overall allure. |
| 7 | This recipe yields four generous side dishes, although be warned, it’s so delicious that you and your loved ones may find yourselves devouring it all in one sitting! |
Additional Notes:
Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can adjust the amount of bacon or cheese to your liking, or even add some crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Serve alongside your favorite main course for a memorable dining experience. Enjoy!
