Ultimate Green Beans Recipe
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Ultimate Green Beans

By: Eric  
"Tired of green bean casserole? Try this fresh green bean dish that is worthy of the holidays! When I make this at Thanksgiving I double or triple it depending on the number of people coming."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, diced
  • 1/2 white onion, minced
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; return the skillet with the reserved bacon grease to the stove.
  2. Cook the onion in the bacon drippings until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the green beans and red pepper flakes; cook another 2 minutes. Pour the boiling water into the skillet and cover the skillet immediately; steam for about 15 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally to keep the beans from sticking to the bottom. Add the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until the butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the beans to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 105 | Total Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 14mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by JO~Lite Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Wow. These were really delicious and so easy to prepare. Next time I will probably omit the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by Teri 
What a fabulous recipe!!! Made these several times and there were no left overs. On one... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by TammyT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I made this today with fresh picked green beans. I used pork sausage pattie grease instead of... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2009 by Lil Mermaid 
Everyone in my family agreed that these green beans were great and should be made again. Yumms... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by Eric 
Note: The 2 slices of bacon is a typo, it was originally 2 ounces of slab bacon (although I... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by Jen777 
Perfect!!! Made just like the recipe said with garden fresh beans picked today.... ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2009 by lisa 
These are pretty spicy but very tasty! I ended up doubling the green beans & bacon to tone... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by Beth W 
Super awesome receipe! Every day ingredients and easy steps are what I need. My hubby loved... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by hmb812001 
Very good....I did cut back on the spicy (for the kids). Otherwise followed to a T. MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2009 by amanda 
Wow - these are yum! My husband's new favorite green bean recipe! MORE

 
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