Quick Southern Style Green Beans

Transform your side dish game with these Quick Southern Style Green Beans, a savory, hearty take on a classic comfort food staple. Featuring tender fresh green beans simmered to perfection in a smoky base of crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and minced garlic, this recipe is brought to life with a flavorful splash of chicken broth and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate combination of speed and Southern charm, perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve these green beans hot with a generous sprinkle of crumbled bacon on top for a dish that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 4 slices bacon
• 0.5 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans, removing any stems or rough ends.

Step 2

Cut the bacon into small pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 3

In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon pieces and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

In the remaining bacon grease, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 6

Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the bacon grease and onion mixture.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth, then season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the green beans to simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of tenderness.

Step 9

Remove the lid and turn up the heat to medium-high. Let the liquid cook off for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the cooked bacon pieces over the green beans before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	784.2 grams (784.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	331

Total Fat 12.20g	16%
Saturated Fat 4.30g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 2302mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 39.20g	14%
Dietary Fiber 16.50g	59%
Total Sugars 17.90g
Protein 22.90g	46%

Vitamin D 5IU	26%
Calcium 205mg	16%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1409mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 43.8%