Bacon-Onion Green Beans Recipe

Bacon-Onion Green Beans Recipe Bacon-Onion Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

I threw together the recipe to give some color to the plate. I knew all the relatives liked green beans, so I added onion, bacon, tasted sesame seeds and a little vinegar for a nice tang.—Karen Darrell, Wood River, Illinois

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Bacon-Onion Green Beans Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 6 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in the drippings until tender. stir in the vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Drain beans; place in a large serving bowl. Stir in the onion mixture and bacon. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 132 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 209 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Bacon-Onion Green Beans in Taste of Home December/January 2003, p16

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Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2013 by alaskakaren

Try balsamic vinegar....YUM!

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by justmbeth

These were flavorful. Simple to make with ingredients on hand.

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by mauishores

This is my favorite vegetable side dish! I served it when we hosted Easter -- everyone raved about it. There were not leftovers.

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2010 by FriedaG

Very tasty! And such an attractive presentation.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by scarlet286

These were so yummy! My friend's not a very big green bean fan, and she loved them.

 
 

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