Smothered Green Beans

Ingredients and Weight

• Green beans, 1 pound (454 grams)
• Onion, 1 medium (120 grams)
• Bacon, 1/2 pound (227 grams)
• Chicken broth, 1 cup (240 ml)
• Butter, 4 tablespoons (56 grams)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time

• 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps

1. Wash and trim green beans.
2. Chop onion and bacon into small pieces.
3. In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter and cook bacon until crispy.
4. Remove bacon and set aside.
5. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened.
6. Add green beans and stir to coat with onion and bacon fat.
7. Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until green beans are tender.
9. Stir in reserved bacon and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 160 per serving
• Protein: 7 grams
• Carbohydrates: 15 grams
• Fat: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics

• Tender-crisp green beans
• Rich and flavorful bacon and onion sauce
• Suitable for a side dish or as part of a main course
• Easy to prepare and adjust to taste

User Comments

• "These smothered green beans were the perfect accompaniment to our roast chicken."
• "The bacon and onion sauce was so tasty, I could have eaten it on its own!"
• "I love that this dish is so versatile and can be customized to my liking."
• "This is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables."

Special Precautions and Tips

• If you don't have bacon, you can use other smoked meats such as ham or sausage.
• You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers or mushrooms.
• To make this dish ahead of time, cook the green beans according to the instructions, but do not add the reserved bacon. Reheat the green beans when ready to serve and then stir in the bacon.