Quick Green Beans with Bacon

  Side Dishes

Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot.

Quick Green Beans with Bacon

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 4 bacon strips, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain.
    In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes.
  • 2. Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.