Recipe Details
Ingredients
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3poundsfresh green beans, trimmed
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4slicesbacon
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1cupbutter
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4clovesgarlic, minced
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½teaspoonlemon zest
Cooking Directions
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Place green beans in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 10 minutes. Drain water, leaving beans in the pot.
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Place bacon strips on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave until crisp, about 2 minutes. Cool and crumble bacon.
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Stir butter and bacon into beans in the pot and return to medium heat; cook and stir until butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Top with lemon zest and stir.
Cook’s Notes:
Remove the bacon for a healthier dish. However, adding the bacon is a great option that adds flavor to the beans.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe12 | |
| Calories189 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g |
21% |
| Saturated Fat 10g |
51% |
| Cholesterol 44mg |
15% |
| Sodium 185mg |
8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9g |
3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g |
14% |
| Total Sugars 2g |
|
| Protein 3g |
7% |
| Vitamin C 19mg |
21% |
| Calcium 49mg |
4% |
| Iron 1mg |
7% |
| Potassium 263mg |
6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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