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Green beans with bacon on a white plate

Green Beans and Bacon

Green beans are steamed with onions and then tossed in a vinegarette dressing and sprinkled with crispy pieces of bacon.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Course: Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green beans and bacon, green beans with bacon
Servings: 4
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Anne

Green Beans and Bacon

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices of bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 pound green beans trimmed
  • 1 small onion sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup water approximately

Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
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Instructions

  • Add just enough water to cover the bottom of a medium saucepan and add the green beans and onions.
  • Steam the beans and onions over medium-low heat for approximately 15 minutes until the beans are crisp-tender. 
  • Drain the water from the beans and onions.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together and pour it over the beans.
  • Sprinkle the beans and onions with bacon crumbles and serve

Notes

Store leftover green beans and onions in the refrigerator for up to four days. Freezing is recommended.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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