Southern Style Green Beans with Turkey Bacon for a Healthy Twist
A deliciously healthy take on the classic Southern green beans using turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Remove bacon and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add green beans and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add bacon pieces back into the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook until beans are tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Southern Style Green Beans, Healthy Green Beans, Turkey Bacon Recipe