BACON AND GARLIC GREEN BEANS

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Adding white wine, lemon juice and garlic gives a little kick to green beans. It was enough to turn our old, traditional holiday side into a year-round favorite. -Shannon Reynoso, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
9 cups frozen french-style green beans, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain. In the same skillet, saute onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Add the green beans, salt, garlic powder and pepper; heat through. Stir in lemon juice and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Muhamand Akram
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Great recipe! The green beans were delicious and the bacon and garlic added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Judy Kelly
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I was looking for a new green bean recipe and this one did not disappoint! The beans were cooked perfectly and the bacon and garlic added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Bishwash Gaming
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These green beans are so good! The bacon and garlic add a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Dailess Shaibu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the green beans always turn out perfectly. I usually add a little extra garlic because I love the flavor.


Jayla Armstrong
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These bacon and garlic green beans were a hit at my dinner party! The beans were perfectly cooked and the bacon and garlic added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.