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Smothered Green Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Michele O'Sullivan  PHOTO BY: Eddie & Nadia 

"Fresh green beans with a robust bacon, onion, and garlicky flavor."
Smothered Green Beans Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 306 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 thick slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onions, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until the fat begins to render. Stir in onions and garlic; let cook for 1 minute. Stir in beans and water. Let the beans cook until the water has evaporated and the beans are tender. If the beans are not tender once the water has evaporated, add a small amount more water and let them cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 17, 2008 by naples34102 
As I always have with other vegetables as well, I frequently cook green beans with bacon and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2007 by Peggy W. 
Nice change from the traditional green bean casserole for the Holidays. Used a packaged thick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 9, 2006 by DiablosMom 
This turned out yummy, although the onion and garlic flavor was overshadowed by the bacon. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2003 by I'm nuts too... 
I was hoping that the little black cloud from friday would clear out, and I FINALLY did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2003 by Jessie 
Great side dish, though I wouldn't recommend covering the skillet while cooking - the bacon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 24, 2003 by Donna 
This is a GREAT tasting recipe! Reminded me of green beans from when I was a kid. I just cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 5, 2007 by MOMTOKTL 
Really tasty way to eat green beans. Everyone enjoyed them, except for my green bean hating 8... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
When I saw this recipe I realized that it was very similar to what my mom used to make when we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2008 by Rob & Kara's Nana 
I thought this was a good recipe although I like to add my previously cooked bacon at the end... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2008 by GRANNYLIN 
DELICIOUS SIDE DISH WITH ANY MEAL. I HAD BACON LEFT OVER FROM BREAKFAST AND USED THAT. THE... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Smothered Green Beans

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 97

  • Total Fat: 5.4g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg
  • Sodium: 344mg
  • Total Carbs: 7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 6.2g

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