Best 11 Microwave Green Beans With Bacon Recipes

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Green beans are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Microwaving green beans with bacon is a quick and easy method that results in a delicious and flavorful side dish. The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the green beans, and the microwaving process helps to preserve the beans' nutrients. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to cooking microwave green beans with bacon, along with some tips and tricks for making the perfect dish.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Simple microwave green beans with bacon.

Provided by RebeccaBlackwell

Categories     Vegetable Sides

Number Of Ingredients 4

4-6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces.
12 oz (1 lb) cut green beans, fresh or frozen (if fresh, trim both ends of beans and cut into pieces about 1-inch long)
A small pat of butter, about 1/2 tbsp
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until a tiny bit of water dropped in the pan sizzles. Add the bacon and sauté, stirring often, until crisp. Remove to a plate covered with a couple of paper towels to drain.
  • Add the beans to a microwave safe bowl. If using fresh green beans, add 1/4 cup water. (There's no need for water if using frozen green beans.) Top with the pat of butter.
  • Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stopping to stir the beans halfway through. Remover the bowl from the microwave and carefully peel back the plastic wrap, being cautious of the hot steam. Taste one of the beans. If it is tender-crisp, or cooked to the consistency you like it, then proceed. If not, return the beans to the microwave and cook in 1-minute increments until done.
  • Drain excess water from the pan and sprinkle the beans with salt, pepper. Top with the bacon. Toss with a spoon and serve.

MICRO-WAY-COOL BACON AND GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 slices microwave ready-crisp bacon
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen green beans
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place bacon between paper towels and microwave 60 seconds on high. Cool bacon and chop or crumble it up.
  • Place green beans in a bowl and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and microwave green beans on high for 5 minutes, stir and cook 5 minutes more. Remove wrap and top green beans with crumbled bacon.

MICROWAVE GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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I enjoy dishes that are salty and sweet, so I changed a recipe to create this version which I can make in the microwave.-Julie A. Jahnke, Green Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
7 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes or until the beans are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt
1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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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

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ½ cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
sea salt to taste
3 slices smoked bacon, cut into small strips, or to taste
4 tablespoons chicken broth, or more as needed

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

MICROWAVE GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Microwave Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups frozen green beans
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (or less if you are not a big garlic fan like me)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional, toasted)

Steps:

  • Place beans and garlic powder and 1/2 tbs of butter a microwave safe dish and nuke by package directions.
  • When done place 1/2 tbs butter in microwave and melt for about 30 seconds.
  • Mix butter and breadcumbs together and sprinkle on green beans.
  • Top with cheese and pine nuts if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 85.3, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.7

MAKE-AHEAD CREAMY GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Ranch dressing and cream cheese make these make-ahead green beans a shoo-in for new favorite side dish. And did we mention the crumbled bacon on top?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lb. green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled and divided

Steps:

  • Bring beans and broth to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 6 to 8 min. or until beans are tender.
  • Add cream cheese, dressing and pepper. Cook on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Reserve 1 Tbsp. bacon for garnish; stir remaining bacon into bean mixture. Spoon into microwaveable serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Vent plastic wrap covering green bean mixture. Microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 min. or until heated through, stirring after 4 min. Top with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 5 g

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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A delicious, easy bean recipe. I've never done this exactly as described with fresh beans, but I'm sure it would work well. The recipe is from Julie Trusler's cookbook, "JT's - Volume 1"

Provided by St. Paul Eric

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb bacon, diced
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 lb green beans (frequently 1 16 ounce package of frozen, French-cut green beans)

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until partially cooked.
  • Drain off most (but not all) of the fat.
  • Add onion and continue to cook until bacon is brown and onion is clear.
  • Add vinegar and 1 t of the seasoned salt.
  • Cook until most of the vinegar has cooked down and remove from heat.
  • In a large saucepan, cook beans in water, covered, until done (5-7 minutes).
  • Do not drain.
  • Add bacon mixture and cook uncovered for another five minutes' or so.
  • Add additional seasoned salt to taste.
  • There should be little liquid left at serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 321.5, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3, Protein 5.9

MICROWAVE GARLIC-AND-HERB GREEN BEANS



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Simple and full of flavor microwave green beans. Steam it or stir-fry it. A good basic recipe that you can build on. Prepare it many ways with varying ingredients. Delicious either way. A great veggie side that pairs well with most dishes.

Provided by Amy Beth McMaster

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup water, or more as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a microwave-safe glass dish. Add water, garlic, oil, basil, salt, and pepper and mix together. Cover the dish with a lid.
  • Microwave on high power for 5 minutes.
  • Check water level, adding more if needed, and stir green beans. Replace the lid and microwave until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 31.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MICROWAVE-STEAMED GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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This is a fast and flavorful healthy side dish for tonight's supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound green beans, stem ends removed
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
1 tablespoon butter, cut up
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place beans, garlic, butter, and cup water in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow microwave-safe dish with a lid; season with salt. Cover, and microwave on high until beans are crisp-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir, and pour off any excess liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are a deep green color and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are wilted, yellowed, or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans: Remove the tough ends of the green beans before cooking. You can do this by snapping them off or using a sharp knife.
  • Use a microwave-safe bowl: Make sure the bowl you use to cook the green beans is microwave-safe. Glass or ceramic bowls are good options.
  • Add water: Adding a small amount of water to the green beans helps them to cook evenly in the microwave. About 2 tablespoons of water is enough.
  • Cover the bowl: Covering the bowl with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid helps to trap the steam and cook the green beans more quickly.
  • Cook the green beans in short bursts: Microwave the green beans for 2-3 minutes at a time, stirring in between. This helps to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Add bacon and seasonings: Once the green beans are cooked, you can add cooked bacon, salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.

Conclusion:

Microwave green beans with bacon is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. The green beans are cooked in the microwave until they are tender-crisp, and then they are tossed with cooked bacon, salt, pepper, and other seasonings. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a delicious and satisfying side dish.

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