Slow-Cooked Green Beans
Slow-Cooked Green Beans simmer gently with bacon, onion, garlic, and a splash of tomato sauce in rich chicken broth until the pods turn silky and deeply seasoned. The pot liquor is smoky, savory, and perfect alongside cornbread or roasted meats. Ideal for a comforting dinner side when you want Southern-style, melt-in-your-mouth vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooked Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Set a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the bacon in the hot pan until nearly crisp, about 6 minutes. Add the onion; cook until the browned bits on the bottom dissolve in the onion's juices and the onion turns soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and the tomato sauce. Cook until the garlic softens, about 1 more minute.
- 3
Put the green beans in a skillet and pour in the chicken broth. Increase the heat to high, add the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the beans, and bring to a simmer. The beans will start to soften. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth or water if the mixture looks dry.
- 4
Adjust the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Cook until the beans are soft and tender, about 30 more minutes. Transfer the beans and some of the pan juices to a deep serving platter.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 243.83 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 18.92 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 14.65 g 5%
- Total Fat 11.88 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.51 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.54 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 984.27 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 5.11 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 555.81 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 72.35 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 19.79 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Slow Cooked Green Beans is a Southern Recipes side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Green Beans, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 243.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooked Green Beans?
- It is a Southern Recipes recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Slow-Cooked Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Green Beans, Minced Garlic, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooked Green Beans?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 243.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooked Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooked Green Beans healthy?
- Slow-Cooked Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 243.83 calories and 18.92 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 984.27 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.51 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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