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    Meals » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Easy Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 20, 2020 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    Easy Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon is a delicious side dish and a healthier way to cook fresh green beans. Perfect for holiday dinners or every day!  via @meamel

    Easy Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon is a delicious side dish and a healthier way to cook fresh green beans. Perfect for holiday dinners or every day!

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    sauteed green with bacon and lemon on serving platter

    Easy sauteed green beans with bacon is a delicious way to to cook fresh green beans. It's a super simple recipe, but it gets dressed up with Parmesan cheese and BACON!

    If you're looking for an easy, healthy holiday side dish recipe, you'll love these delicious pan fried green beans!

    We used to always have traditional green bean casserole on the table at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but honestly, I was never a huge fan. Yes, I admit it! So when I started hosting holiday dinners, I decided to shake things up a little, and the casserole was one of the first things to go.

    Besides, I like to think that by serving lighter side dishes, I'll have more room for dessert, which is probably my favorite part of the meal! And by cooking the green beans on the stove, you'll have one less dish to bake.

    How to Saute Fresh Green Beans without Blanching

    I usually buy a bag of fresh green beans from the store and prep them right before it's time to cook them. They usually don't take a lot of prep work other than a good rinsing, but sometimes, there are still a few stems attached, and of course, you want to get rid of those.

    Just heat up some olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook the beans until they're crisp tender -- just slightly soft.

    Add some salt and pepper, to taste. When the beans are just about done, add a little cooked bacon and a little Parm at the end.

    easy sauteed green beans with bacon in frying pan

    I usually cook enough bacon over the weekend so that we'll have leftovers to chop up into the beans. If you don't have leftover bacon, make bacon in your air fryer and use that!

    It only takes a few minutes before they're ready to go. Some get a little softer, and some are a little brown and crispy, but they're all good!

    pan fry fresh green beans with bacon

    Right before serving, I sometimes like to add a little lemon juice just for some extra freshness. You can skip the lemon juice if you want or even add a splash of white wine for the holidays!

    And that's all there is to cooking fresh green beans on the stove. It's quick, easy and so good!

    easy sauteed green beans with bacon and parmesan cheese on platter

    sauteed green with bacon and lemon on serving platter

    Easy Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon

    Published by Dee
    Easy Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon made with fresh green beans sauteed until tender and topped with bacon is a light, healthy side dish perfect for holiday dinners or every day! 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 90 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 to 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ cup cooked bacon, chopped
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
    • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add the green beans, sea salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently or until beans are slightly soft. Add more butter or olive oil, if necessary 
    • Add cooked bacon, and cook until heated through
    • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon juice, if desired

    Notes

    If you like softer beans, cook longer
    French green beans, or haricot verts, are thinner and cook faster. If you can find them, try these.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 405mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 13.9mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1.2mg
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    Recipe last updated in 2020

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    1. Jim says

      December 06, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      Made these for Thanksgiving and again last night for dinner. Awesome recipe and easy too.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 07, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        Thanks, Jim! I'm so glad you liked the recipe!

    2. eat good 4 life says

      November 10, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      The greatest, healthiest side dish for the holidays.

      Reply
    3. Des says

      November 09, 2018 at 7:10 am

      I bet that I could get my kiddos to eat their veggies this way.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Jacque Hastert says

      November 09, 2018 at 7:05 am

      This would be a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Mahy Elamin says

      November 09, 2018 at 2:04 am

      I adore green beans. I can eat it every day. This is a really great idea. It's easy and tasty is what I love. You are a genius! I want to try your recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Melanie Bauer says

      November 08, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      Looks fabulous! So simple but definitely tasty and delicious, can't wait to make this!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 09, 2018 at 9:40 am

        Thanks so much, Melanie. I hope you like it! 🙂

    7. Allison says

      November 08, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      I'd choose this over green bean casserole any day! Everything is better with bacon!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 08, 2018 at 7:37 pm

        Definitely! Thank you so much, Allison!

    8. Treat and Trick says

      May 21, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Simple yet so good!

      Reply
    9. Anonymous says

      November 27, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      I'm doing this w/asparagus....can't wait....

      Reply
    10. Unknown says

      November 25, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Oh yes, this is a much better idea than the casserole! I'm on it....thanks for the great idea.

      Reply
    11. Miz Helen says

      November 23, 2015 at 11:48 pm

      Your Green Beans look awesome and will be featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Wishing you and your family a bountiful Thanksgiving and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Hope to see you again soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply

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