Green Beans and Bacon
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Bacon lends a smoky note to this colorful medley of carrots and green beans.


Green Beans and Bacon

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Servings: Makes 8 side-dish servings.
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Bacon, Carrots, Green Beans, Low Calorie, Low Sodium
 
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Ingredients
  • 7 
    slices bacon
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  • 2  9-ounce
    packages frozen whole green beans, thawed
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  • 6 
    medium carrots, cut into 3- to 4-inch-long sticks
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  • 2  tablespoons
    margarine or butter
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  • 2 
    cloves garlic, minced
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    pepper
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Directions
1.
Cook bacon in a large skillet, uncovered, over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or just until crisp, turning occasionally. Remove bacon, reserving drippings; drain bacon on paper towels.
2.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the skillet. Add green beans, carrots, margarine or butter, and garlic. Stir-fry over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3.
Crumble bacon. Stir pepper into vegetable mixture. Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with crumbled bacon. Makes 8 side-dish servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 24 hours ahead, prepare carrot strips; cover and chill until needed.
Nutrition information
Calories 127, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 165 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 134%, Vitamin C 14%, Calcium 3%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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