Smothered Green Beans with Turkey Bacon: A Healthy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and healthy take on a comfort food classic, featuring fresh green beans and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the chopped bacon back into the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper, stir, and cover. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Using fresh green beans will provide the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: smothered green beans, turkey bacon, healthy recipe, comfort food