Holiday Green Beans and Bacon
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

It's easy to dress up frozen green beans by adding colorful carrots and smoky bacon.


Holiday Green Beans and Bacon

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Servings: Makes 12 servings.
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Bacon, Carrots, Green Beans, Green Beans, Green Beans, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Sauteed Green Beans, Thanksgiving Side Dishes
 
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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 strips
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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.
In a large skillet cook bacon, uncovered, over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until just crisp, turning occasionally. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet; drain bacon on paper towels.
2.
Add green beans, carrots, margarine or butter, and garlic to reserved drippings in skillet. 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 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 67, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 98 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 55%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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