Bacon-Smothered Green Beans
Bacon-Smothered Green Beans pairs crisp-tender beans with smoky bacon, sweet onion, and a hint of garlic for rich, comforting flavor in every bite. It’s a homestyle side that shines at weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday spreads, offering a savory balance that complements roasted meats and grilled mains.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Smothered Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 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 Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and cook until the fat starts to render.
- 2
Stir in the onion and the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the beans and the water.
- 4
Cook until the water has evaporated and the beans are tender.
- 5
Add more water as needed until the beans are tender.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 182.64 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 13.64 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 8.66 g 3%
- Total Fat 10.22 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.04 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.1 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 514.35 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.26 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.99 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 33.49 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 237.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 26.58 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 9.22 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Smothered Green Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Green Beans, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 182.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Smothered Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Green Beans, Minced Garlic, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Smothered Green Beans?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 182.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Smothered Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bacon-Smothered Green Beans healthy?
- Bacon-Smothered Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 182.64 calories and 13.64 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 514.35 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.04 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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