Nanny's Comfort Green Beans

Transport your taste buds to the heart of home-cooked nostalgia with Nanny's Comfort Green Beans, a savory side dish that’s bursting with flavor. Fresh green beans are simmered to tender perfection in a savory blend of smoky bacon drippings, caramelized onions, and fragrant garlic, all infused with the richness of chicken broth. A touch of butter and just the right amount of seasoning elevate the dish to comfort food heaven, while crispy bacon pieces folded in at the end add a delightful crunch. Simple to prepare in under an hour, this soul-warming recipe makes the perfect companion to hearty roasts, holiday feasts, or everyday family dinners. With its blend of classic flavors and rustic appeal, Nanny's Comfort Green Beans is a timeless dish that brings a taste of tradition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 4 slices smoked bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green beans and trim the ends. Set aside.

Step 2

Chop the smoked bacon into small pieces, roughly 1/2 inch wide.

Step 3

Peel and dice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 5

In the same skillet or pot with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 30 seconds, stirring to prevent burning.

Step 7

Add the trimmed green beans to the pot, stirring to coat them in the onion-garlic mixture and bacon drippings.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the beans simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

After 30 minutes, stir in the unsalted butter, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Continue to simmer the green beans for another 10 minutes, uncovered, to allow the liquid to reduce slightly.

Step 12

Stir in the reserved crispy bacon pieces just before serving for added texture and flavor.

Step 13

Serve warm as a comforting side dish, and enjoy the nostalgic, smoky flavors of Nanny's Comfort Green Beans.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1153.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	767.7

Total Fat 50.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 128mg	0%
Sodium 5716.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 39.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 266.9mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1933.6mg	0%

*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: 55.9%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 24.7%