Easy Cast Iron Skillet Green Beans with Savory Turkey Bacon
Delicious green beans sautéed with savory turkey bacon in a cast iron skillet, perfect as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the olive oil and minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the green beans, salt, and pepper, cooking until beans are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For added flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.
- You can substitute regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams