Smothered Green Beans: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for smothered green beans featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add green beans, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until beans are tender.
- Stir in crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Smothered Green Beans, Turkey Bacon, Green Beans Recipe