Homestyle Green Beans In a Cast-Iron Skillet
Bacon and onion add lots of flavor to fresh beans in this easy recipe. Your skillet is the only pan you need for this simple but delicious side dish.
Servings: 1 pound
Calories: 213kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 1 pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Crisp the bacon. Cook the bacon on low heat, until crisp, in a large, heavy bottomed skillet. Remove to a paper towel to drain. Do not clean out the skillet
- Cook the onion. Add the onion and cook until translucent and slightly browned, on medium-low, for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the beans. Add the green beans and stir fry on medium until bright green but still crisp. Add the chicken broth and cover for 2-3 minutes until green beans are crisp-tender. (If you prefer them softer, cook an additional 2-5 minutes.)
- Season. Add the salt and pepper. Check for seasonings and add more if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes with the onion if you like spicy food.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 2364mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3136IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 5mg