Green beans with bacon and tomatoes is a classic comfort dish that can be found in many kitchens around the world. This hearty and flavorful dish is a great way to use up fresh green beans and tomatoes from your garden, or to enjoy a taste of summer all year long. Whether you prefer crispy or tender green beans, there are endless variations of this classic recipe to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will be enjoyed by the whole family.
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SOUTHERN STEWED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES
The best recipe for stewed green beans with tomatoes, featuring fresh green beans, bacon, onion, and canned fire-roasted tomatoes!
Provided by Kelly Anthony
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h2m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the bacon to a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté for about 3 minutes, then add the onion and continue to sauté. Stir often, for another 3-4 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Add the prepared green beans, along with the fire-roasted tomatoes. Use the back of a wooden spoon and crush/break apart the tomatoes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and allow to come to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Simmer for 50 minutes, lifting the lid to stir occasionally. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 619 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND TOMATOES
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve larger crowds. Garlic salt can be substituted for the seasoned salt if you like.-Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h45m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender., In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine green beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, pepper, salt, bacon and onion. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours. Stir in red beans. Cook until heated through, about 30 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH STEWED TOMATOES & BACON
A flavorful side dish with green beans, sautéed onion, tomatoes and bits of bacon. There is a hint of sweetness due to the sugar that is used to make Stewed Tomatoes.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut bacon into small pieces. Sauté bacon in skillet until crisp; remove bacon and place on paper towels. Leave 1 T. bacon fat in sauté pan.
- Chop onion and sauté over low heat in reserved 1 T. bacon fat. Salt the onion (brings out the moisture) and cook about 5-8 minutes until onion is soft and translucent.
- Place tomatoes and their juices in a large pot - break up large pieces of tomato. Add drained green beans and sautéed onions. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add crumbled bacon and fresh ground pepper; stir and serve.
- Hint - if you don't have Stewed Tomatoes, you can use Petite Diced Tomatoes, Italian Style, and add 1-2 t. sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.2, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 758.6, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 4.8
GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the bacon to a large Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until light golden (not crisp). Drain off the excess fat.
- Add the onions to the pot; cook until the bacon and onions are golden brown. Add the green beans and tomatoes, and season to taste with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the bacon and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is beginning to crisp and the onions are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium high and add the green beans and tomato paste. Stir and allow to cook for a minute or two. Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you add them. Stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer until thickened and the beans are soft but still green, 5 to 7 minutes.
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
A green bean recipe with bacon that my kids love.
Provided by Susan Prestel
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt. Add bacon, increase heat to medium, and stir.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 301.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
BEANS, BACON & TOMATO BAKE
Bacon, tomatoes and lima beans combine for a nutrient-packed side dish that makes the perfect accompaniment to turkey. -Karen Kumpulainen, Forest City, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour, sugar, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in beans., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish or a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SKILLET GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES & BACON
Note: our Skillet Green Beans with Bacon & Tomatoes may outshine the entrée. Plum tomatoes add a juicy pop right at the end to tie everything together.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Transfer bacon with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Add onions to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 6 min. or until lightly browned. Add beans, broth and pepper; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 40 min. or until beans are tender.
- Stir in tomatoes; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 3 min. or until tomatoes are heated through. Transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 4 g
SLOW-COOKED GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES AND BACON
Green beans, onions and bacon are slow-cooked for a savory side that'll not only wow 'em at the potluck, it also can fit into a healthy eating plan.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon. Add onions to drippings; cook and stir until crisp-tender.
- Add beans, broth and pepper; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 40 min.
- Stir in tomatoes; cook on medium-high heat 3 min. or until heated through. Top with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO, ONION AND BACON
I know there are plenty of Green Bean recipes but I couldn't help posting this one because it is a little bit different from the rest.
Provided by MTpockets
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 2 quart saucepan, add green beans in enough water just to cover them, and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered about 15 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Drain and immediately rinse with cool water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Stirring frequently.
- Reserve 1 tablespoons of bacon fat and drain off the rest and place bacon on plate covered with paper towels.
- In the same skillet add onion and 1 tablespoons bacon fat and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in tomato, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper into onions and simmer about 5 minutes.
- Stir in green beans and heat through.
- Add bacon and stir to blend.
- Transfer mixture to serving dish and drizzle with lemon or lime juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.4, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 343.4, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.2
GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories weekday, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and turn heat to high. Add beans and cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown a little on bottom. Add tomatoes, turn heat to low, and cover. Cook about an hour, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in remaining olive oil. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 82, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 476 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
YUM YUM GREEN BEANS
Green beans with bacon, tomatoes, and onion, (optional) are great for family gatherings. Easy and quick to make with just a few ingredients.
Provided by MYCHELLIE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Drain off all but a thin coating of the grease. Add onions to the skillet; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, stirring to remove any stuck on bits of bacon from the bottom of the skillet. Drain two cans of the beans, leave the liquid in the other two; pour into the skillet. Cook and stir until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 566.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Avoid beans that are limp, bruised, or have yellow or brown spots.
- Trim the green beans by snapping off the ends. You can also use a knife to cut off the ends.
- Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water for 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain it on paper towels.
- Add the tomatoes, onions and garlic to the skillet and cook them over medium heat until they are softened.
- Add the green beans, bacon, and any desired seasonings to the skillet and cook until the beans are heated through.
Conclusion:
Green beans with bacon and tomatoes is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh green beans and bacon. This dish can be served with a variety of main courses, such as grilled chicken, fish, or steak. It is also a great dish to pack for lunch or picnics.
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