Crack Green Beans with Turkey Bacon: The Best Flavor-Packed Side
Enjoy a delicious twist on green beans with savory turkey bacon in this simple recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the green beans, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until beans are tender.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Can substitute bacon with pancetta for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg