Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon and Onion
The perfect savory side dish are these sauteed green beans with bacon and onion. The green beans are cooked to tender perfection and covered in delicious bacon grease. You love this quick and delicious side dish.
Sauteed green beans with bacon and onion
Green beans are such a versatile vegetable. I love this recipe because the typical taste of green beans are transformed. The bacon, garlic, and onion really transform the beans into a savory, delicious flavor. Enjoy these green beans in the summertime with some meat fresh off the grill or as a delicious thanksgiving side dish.
Ingredients for sauteed green beans
Only 5 simple ingredients:
- Fresh Green Beans
- Bacon
- Onion
- Garlic
- Unsalted Butter (Olive oil for dairy free)
How to make sauteed green beans with bacon and onion
- Begin with washing your green beans and trimming off the ends
- Blanche the green beans: In a large pot of water, bring the green beans to a boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold tap water to cool the beans down. You can skip the blanching step, but it really creates a more tender green beans.
- Cook your bacon and onions: Add your chopped bacon and onion to a medium sized skillet (I prefer a cast iron skillet). Sautee over medium heat until the bacon is crispy and the onions are soft. This will take about 7-8 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning
4. Remove the cooked bacon and onion, leaving the excess bacon grease to cook your green beans in
5. Sautee green beans: Add in your 1 tbsp. of butter and green beans and sauté for about 4 minutes until the beans are soft
6. In the last minute of cooking, add your minced garlic
7. Serve immediately!
Equipment Needed
- Large pot to boil water and green beans in
- Medium sized skillet (I prefer a cast iron skillet) to sauté the vegetables in
What to serve this side dish
This green bean side dish pairs well with any type of meat or fish. It would go great with chicken, burgers, or shrimp off the grill during the summertime. In the fall it could be served with a casserole or as a thanksgiving side dish. During the wintertime, pair it with cozy soup.
Try these recipes as the main dish:
FAQ and Substitutions
Can I make this with canned green? Yes, drain the excess liquid from the canned green beans and skip the blanching step
Onion: Substitute out for shallots
Can I skip blanching (boiling) the green beans? Yes, I have made this recipe without blanching (boiling) the green beans first. You will want to increase your sauté time to about 8-9 minutes and the green beans just won’t be tender or soft. They are still tasty though!
Storage and reheating of sauteed green beans
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. I would recommend reheating on the stove top to prevent the green beans from becoming soggy in the microwave.
Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon and Onion
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (about 3 cups) Fresh Green Beans (washed with the ends trimmed)
- 6 slices Bacon (chopped into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp salted butter (olive oil for dairy free)
Instructions
- Begin with washing your green beans and trimming off the ends
- Blanche the green beans: In a large pot of water, bring the green beans to a boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold tap water to cool the beans down. You can skip the blanching step, but it really creates a more tender green beans.
- Cook your bacon and onions: Add your chopped bacon and onion to a skillet over medium heat. Sautee until the bacon is crispy and the onions are soft. This will take about 7-8 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Remove the cooked bacon and onion, leaving the excess bacon grease to cook your green beans in
- Sautee green beans: Add the butter and green beans to the bacon grease skillet. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the beans are soft. In the last minute of cooking, add your minced garlic
- Serve immediately!
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