Whole30 Green Beans with Bacon
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Whole30 Green Beans with Bacon recipe—a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and wholesome flavors. Fresh, crisp green beans are sautéed in a luscious blend of bacon drippings and olive oil, infused with aromatic garlic, and finished with a sprinkle of salt and pepper for simple yet vibrant seasoning. Crumbled crispy bacon adds a rich, smoky touch, making this dish a crowd-pleasing favorite for any dinner table. Completely Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this dish is an easy, one-skillet wonder that goes from prep to plate in just 30 minutes. Serve it alongside your favorite protein or let it shine as a star on its own—this quick and nutritious side will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by washing and trimming the ends off the green beans. Set them aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon slices. Cook the bacon until it is crispy, about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.
Step 3
Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. When cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Step 4
Discard some of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add olive oil to the bacon grease in the skillet.
Step 5
Peel the garlic cloves and smash them slightly using the side of a knife to release their flavor. Add the garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté them for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6
Add the prepared green beans to the skillet. Toss them to coat in the bacon grease and olive oil mixture.
Step 7
Season the green beans with salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet and allow to cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender yet still crisp.
Step 8
Remove the garlic cloves from the skillet. Discard them or use for another purpose.
Step 9
Add the crumbled bacon back into the skillet with the green beans. Toss to combine well.
Step 10
Serve the Whole30 Green Beans with Bacon hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (509.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 426.8 |
| Total Fat 26.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 31.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1746.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.0g | |
| Protein 19.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 184.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1148.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories