Bacon-Stirred Green Beans
Bacon-Stirred Green Beans pair crisp-tender beans with smoky bacon and a light glaze from brown sugar and broth. The balance of salty, lightly sweet, and garlicky notes makes this a comforting side that complements roasted meats or weeknight chicken. Serve it warm for dinner when you want a vegetable with a bit of rich depth and snap.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Stirred Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Warm oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 3
Stir in the green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt.
- 4
Add the bacon, raise the heat to medium, and stir.
- 5
Pour the chicken broth into the pan, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.
- Calories 155.1 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 8.06 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 11.03 g 4%
- Total Fat 9.02 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.24 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.69 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 291.51 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.19 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 316.06 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 39.07 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 12.72 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bacon Stirred Green Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Center Cut Bacon, Chicken Broth, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 155.1 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Stirred Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Center-Cut Bacon, Chicken Broth, Green Beans, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Stirred Green Beans?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 155.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Stirred Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon-Stirred Green Beans healthy?
- Bacon-Stirred Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 155.1 calories and 8.06 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 291.51 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.24 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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