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Bacon-Topped Green Beans

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Bacon-Topped Green Beans
  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 5
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Dress up tender whole green beans with flavorful herbs and rich bacon for a tasty 20-minute side dish.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 26, 2010

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Steps

  • 1
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towel.
  • 2
    Add beans and water to skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and water has evaporated.
  • 3
    Stir in garlic-pepper blend, salt, thyme and butter until beans are coated. Sprinkle with bacon.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If you have fresh green beans, you can substitute them for the frozen.
  • tip 2
    This tasty vegetable dish is perfect to serve with any entrée, such as chicken or pork.

Nutrition

60 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 5g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
60
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Potassium
110mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
2g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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