Ultimate Green Beans

Name: Ultimate Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, diced; 0.5 white onion, minced; 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste

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Tired of green bean casserole? Try this fresh green bean dish that is worthy of the holidays! When I make this at Thanksgiving I double or triple it depending on the number of people coming.

Recipe by Eric

Updated on May 31, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

5 servings

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Ingredients

2 slices bacon, diced
½ white onion, minced
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; return the skillet with the reserved bacon grease to the stove.
Cook the onion in the bacon drippings until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the green beans and red pepper flakes; cook another 2 minutes. Pour the boiling water into the skillet and cover the skillet immediately; steam for about 15 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally to keep the beans from sticking to the bottom. Add the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until the butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the beans to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105	Calories
8g	Fat
8g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 116mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 16mg	82%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 237mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.