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
- 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 128.24 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.11 g Moderate
- Carbs 22.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.85 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.61 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 3.6 mg Low Source
- Sodium 181.58 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.94 g Moderate
- Sugar 12.89 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 67.14 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source
- Potassium 476.02 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 49.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 18.11 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 128.24 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 128.24 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.
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