Quick Easy Southern Turkey Bacon and Green Beans Recipe You’ll Love
Enjoy this delicious Quick & Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans recipe that combines tender green beans with savory turkey bacon for a delightful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crisp, then set aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Crumbled the cooked turkey bacon and stir it into the green beans.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Ensure the green beans are bright green for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans, Turkey Bacon Recipe, Southern Green Beans