Old-Fashioned Green Beans

Name: Old-Fashioned Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 pounds fresh green beans; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 cup water

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. —Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds fresh green beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water

Directions

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 145 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

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