Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon
Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon pairs tender canned green beans with smoky bacon and herb-laced tomatoes, rounded out by a gentle touch of brown sugar. The result is a balanced side that’s slightly sweet, richly savory, and aromatic with basil and oregano—great for family dinners, potlucks, or alongside grilled meats.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 66
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then remove it from the pan to drain on paper towels.
- 3
Keep the grease in the skillet and add the onions; cook and stir over medium heat until softened.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds more, then remove from the heat.
- 5
In a saucepan, combine the green beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and brown sugar.
- 6
Crumble in the bacon and add the onion and garlic from the skillet; warm over medium heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 136.5 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 6.27 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 23.7 g 9%
- Total Fat 2.01 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 181.58 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.22 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 12.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 72.73 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.33 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 546.95 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 95.84 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 22.27 mg Good Source 25%
- 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
Italian Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Brown Sugar, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 136.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Brown Sugar, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 136.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon healthy?
- Italian-Style Sweet Green Beans with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 136.5 calories and 6.27 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 181.58 mg (8% 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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