Smothered Green Beans with Turkey Bacon: A Best Comfort Dish
A delicious and comforting dish of green beans seasoned with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, then sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the green beans and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the beans are tender.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- Adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper can give this dish an extra kick.
- This recipe can be adjusted by adding different vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Smothered Green Beans, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food