Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans with Turkey Bacon
If you’re searching for a comforting and flavorful side dish that won’t take up your entire evening, look no further! This Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans with Turkey Bacon recipe is a delicious blend of tender green beans and savory turkey bacon, all enhanced by a touch of brown sugar for a hint of sweetness. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table. Enjoy the delightful aroma as you cook; it’s like a warm hug for your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 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 for added flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped turkey bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and leave the drippings in the skillet.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, around 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat in the onion mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth if using, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low until green beans are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Return crispy turkey bacon to the skillet and stir everything together, heating through for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg