Crack Green Beans: The Best Flavorful Side with Turkey Bacon
A delightful side dish featuring crisp green beans and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute.
- Add the green beans, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Stir in chopped turkey bacon and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg