Oma’s Country Green Beans With Bacon & Onion (Gruene Bohnen)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Oma's Country Green Beans With Bacon & Onion (Gruene Bohnen) recipe for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon , diced ( thick slices )
1 medium onion , chopped
4 cans cut green beans , the liquid from 2 cans reserved ( or use farm-fresh green beans , cooked and drained , reserving about 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid )
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ( optional )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley , finely chopped divided use
1 squeeze fresh lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
146
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Oma's Country Green Beans with Bacon & Onion is a classic Southern dish that's been passed down through generations. It's simple to make with pantry ingredients and farm-fresh green beans. The combination of bacon, onion, and green beans were born out of necessity, but the taste has stood the test of time. The smoky bacon flavor paired with the savory onions and tender-crisp green beans create a perfect side dish to any Southern-style meal. It's a comfort dish straight from the heart of the South, provided by Oma to her family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a large pan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside on a paper towel.
2.Add chopped onions to the pan and cook over medium heat until soft and translucent.
3.Add in the 2 cans of reserved liquid, and 2 cans of cut green beans to the onion mixture and give it a good stir.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together flour, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and half of the finely chopped parsley.
5.Add the flour mixture to the green bean mixture and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens up and the green beans are tender.
6.Add in the cooked bacon and the remaining chopped parsley and give it a final stir. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to taste before serving.

PROS

Oma’s Country Green Beans With Bacon & Onion is an easy and affordable dish that can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.

The combination of bacon, onions, and green beans delivers a satisfying savory flavor.

It’s versatile and can be paired with a variety of Southern-style main dishes.

CONS

The dish is high in sodium and fat due to the bacon and its liquid.

Canned green beans can sometimes have a slightly mushy texture.

The dish may not be suitable for those with sodium restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, notably vitamin C and K, and folic acid.
Bacon is high in sodium and fat, but it’s also a good source of protein.
However, the high sodium content may negate some of the health benefits of the green beans.

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