Description
A delicious and authentic Southern recipe for green beans cooked with turkey bacon, onions, and garlic in a savory chicken broth that captures traditional Southern flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans
- 4 slices Thick-cut Turkey Bacon
- 1 medium Yellow Onion
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic
- 1 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Beans – Rinse green beans under cold water and trim both ends using a sharp knife
- Step 2: Cook the Bacon – In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and reserve drippings
- Step 3: Sauté Vegetables – Cook chopped onion in bacon fat until translucent (5 minutes), add garlic for 1 minute
- Step 4: Add Green Beans – Stir in green beans to coat completely with the onion and garlic mixture
- Step 5: Simmer – Pour in chicken broth, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes until tender-crisp
- Step 6: Finish and Serve – Crumble cooked bacon back into skillet, season with salt and pepper, serve warm
Notes
- Choose fresh green beans that snap crisply when bent – avoid wilted or yellowing beans for best flavor and texture
- Don’t skip reserving the bacon drippings as they provide essential smoky flavor that makes this dish authentically Southern
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning the garlic, which would create a bitter taste throughout the dish
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and achieve perfect temperature
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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