How to Make Stovetop Green Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stovetop green beans are a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be easily prepared in just a few minutes. This recipe calls for fresh green beans, which are cooked on the stovetop until they are tender-crisp and then seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. The result is a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.

Green beans are a popular vegetable that are low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a great addition to any meal. They...

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Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 pounds trimmed fresh green beans
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs, or to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until some of the fat renders into the pan, about 5 minutes. Stir onion and garlic into the bacon and continue cooking until the bacon is crisp and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes more.
  • Stir green beans, water, vinegar, salt, and pepper into the bacon; cook at a simmer until the liquid is mostly evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with bread crumbs and cheese; stir gently.
  • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 1095mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 260mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 514mg