Fresh green beans with chopped bacon, tossed in bacon drippings make an easy, tasty, and surprisingly low-calorie side dish.
Looking for a tasty veggie side? Well, look no further, because I’ve got a good one for you, my favorite Bacon and Green Beans Side Dish.
A couple months ago, I shared my No-fail Butter and Garlic Green Beans and those have ended up being one of the most popular recipes on the site. These are the same easy peasy deal, but instead of tossing home-cooked green beans in butter and garlic, you cook up a couple slices of bacon and toss the beans in the bacon drippings.
And yes, it is exactly as tasty and easy as it sounds.
These babies come in at under 100 calories a serving, can be made in 15 minutes, and are completely delicious. I could totally eat these every night of the week and never tire of them.
See Also: Roasted Asparagus
If you have a significant other or a kiddo who doesn’t like to eat their greens, give these a try, it might make a convert out of them!
More Easy Veggie Sides
- Roasted Green Beans
- Green Beans in the Microwave
- Roasted Broccoli
- Roasted Zucchini
- Corn on the Cob in the Microwave
Quick Green Beans With Bacon Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 slices of bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place green beans in a medium pot and cover with lightly salted cold water. Bring to a simmer. Simmer the green beans over medium low to medium for 5 to 10 minutes until beans reach your desired level of doneness. Drain.
- While your green beans are cooking, add bacon pieces to a large skillet. Cook until done. If your bacon gets done before your green beans are ready, simply remove pan from heat until they are ready to go. Once green beans are done and drained, add them to the pan of bacon and toss to coat in bacon drippings.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead Instructions: Uncooked bacon can be chopped and green beans trimmed, up to two days in advance. Store separately, in airtight containers, and make sure your beans are dry when storing.
Recipe for Two Instructions: The recipe halves cleanly. No cooking changes are needed.
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peter @feedyoursoultoo says
Green beans do not get enough love. This is a simple dish and a perfect side.
Tracy says
Thanks, Peter! I agree, green beans deserve all the love!
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says
Haha in our house I’m the one who doesn’t like to eat green beans. But my SO loves it. And you had me at bacon. So no arguments will happen at our house with this dish for sure 🙂
Tracy says
Ha! They are soooooooo good with the bacon. But then again, everything is better with bacon. 😉
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
I love anything bacon, but low calorie too? I loooooove your recipe!
Tracy says
Thanks, Claudia!
Jessica {Swanky Recipes} says
My favorite style of making beans at home is this Greek and roasted tomato recipe. I can’t wait to try this recipe with bacon, yum!
Tracy says
That sounds delish! I don’t think I’ve ever combined tomatoes with my green beans before. I will have to give it a try!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Wow these green beans look delicious! I love the addition of the bacon… yum!! Will be making this soon considering that I have all the ingredients for it at home 🙂
Tracy says
Thanks, Sam! The joys of a well-stocked kitchen. 😉
Dawn at Girl Heart Food says
Green beans are one of my favourite veggies! I could eat them every day. So bright and crunchy! Then, you go ahead and add bacon? Total winner! Love this one, Tracy 🙂 !
Tracy says
Thanks, Dawn! They are absolutely one of my favorites too.
low carb recipes says
I absolutely love salted green beans and adding bacon in is a welcome addition! Try sour cream too 😀
Tracy says
Sour cream!? You are blowing my mind here. 😉 I must try this right now.
Sara says
This looks so yummy! I love garden fresh beans!
Tracy says
Thanks, Sara! Me too. 🙂
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
I love green beans and I like that you added bacon to it. So delicious!
Tracy says
Thank you, Ilona!