Spanish Green Beans With Bacon

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 17

Spanish Green Beans With Bacon recipe to add some flavor to your dinner tonight

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb fresh green beans or 1 lb frozen green beans
	3 tablespoons fruity olive oil
	1 small yellow onion , thinly sliced
	2 garlic cloves , finely minced
	3 ounces bacon , cooked and crumbled ( Serrano ham or Parma ham can be substituted )
	salt
	fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

167

Sugar

Fat

14g

Spanish Green Beans With Bacon is a simple yet delicious side dish that can elevate any meal. Green beans are blanched to retain their crunch and then sautéed with onions and garlic. The addition of crispy bacon bits adds a smoky flavor to the dish, making it irresistible. The recipe is easy to follow and can be ready in under 30 minutes. It's a great way to add some variety to your regular dinner rotation.

Instructions

1.	If using fresh green beans, wash and trim the ends.
2.	Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the green beans, and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. If using frozen green beans, skip to step 4.
3.	Drain the green beans and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
4.	Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
5.	Add the green beans to the skillet and toss with the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6.	Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the green beans and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve hot.

PROS

The combination of bacon and onions adds a smoky and savory flavor to the green beans, making them a delicious side dish to any meal.

The recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

The bacon in this recipe makes it high in calories and fat.
If you are looking for a lighter side dish, you might want to skip the bacon.

This recipe also contains garlic, so if you don’t like the taste of garlic, you might want to omit it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are a low-calorie and nutrient-rich vegetable. They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Bacon, on the other hand, is high in fat and calories and should be eaten in moderation. However, it can add flavor to otherwise plain vegetables.