Crack Green Beans with Turkey Bacon: Easy and Delicious Side Dish
Delightful and easy-to-make crack green beans with turkey bacon that serve as the perfect side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Remove the beans and transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the blanched green beans for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and crumbled bacon to the beans; mix well and serve.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Crack Green Beans