Smothered Green Beans Recipe
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Smothered Green Beans

By: Michele O'Sullivan 
"Fresh green beans with a robust bacon, onion, and garlicky flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (331)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 14mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As I always have with other vegetables as well, I frequently cook green beans with bacon and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Peggy W.   view full review
Nice change from the traditional green bean casserole for the Holidays. Used a packaged thick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by DiablosMom   view full review
This turned out yummy, although the onion and garlic flavor was overshadowed by the bacon. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Donna   view full review
This is a GREAT tasting recipe! Reminded me of green beans from when I was a kid. I just cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by Jessie   view full review
Great side dish, though I wouldn't recommend covering the skillet while cooking - the bacon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
I was hoping that the little black cloud from friday would clear out, and I FINALLY did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
When I saw this recipe I realized that it was very similar to what my mom used to make when we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2007 by MOMTOKTL   view full review
Really tasty way to eat green beans. Everyone enjoyed them, except for my green bean hating 8...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Rob & Kara's Nana   view full review
I thought this was a good recipe although I like to add my previously cooked bacon at the end...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by GRANNYLIN   view full review
DELICIOUS SIDE DISH WITH ANY MEAL. I HAD BACON LEFT OVER FROM BREAKFAST AND USED THAT. THE...

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