Description
If you’re in search of a simple yet flavorful side dish, our Quick and Easy Southern Green Beans recipe is the answer! This delightful dish combines tender green beans with savory turkey bacon and sweet brown sugar for a taste experience that everyone will love. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it takes just about 35 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
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 the chopped turkey bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon, leaving the grease behind.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Toss in green beans, ensuring they are coated with the onion mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth if using; cover and simmer on low heat until green beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Return crispy turkey bacon to the skillet, stir well to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg