Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans
If you’re searching for a quick and flavorful side dish, look no further than this Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans recipe. This delightful combination of tender green beans sautéed with crispy turkey bacon and sweet onions is sure to bring warmth to your family dining table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish offers comforting flavors that appeal to all ages. It’s versatile enough to pair beautifully with grilled chicken, steak, or your favorite vegetarian mains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- 6 slices turkey bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped turkey bacon until crisp (5-7 minutes). Remove from the skillet, leaving the grease behind.
- Sauté diced onion in the same skillet until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add green beans and mix well with the onion mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth if using, then cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, or until green beans are tender.
- Stir the crispy turkey bacon back into the skillet and season with salt to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg