Garlic and Bacon Green Beans sauteed in olive oil and butter - an easy and delicious way to prepare the green beans for the holiday table!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 235kcal
Author Julia
Ingredients
1poundgreen beans, fresh, rinsed, ends trimmed
½teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonbutter
6garlic cloves, minced
6bacon strips, cooked, drained of fat, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil, add green beans (water should be just above the beans), and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, drain the beans.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook it, constantly stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add chopped cooked bacon (drained of fat) and green beans. Saute on medium heat for about 1 minute to combine all ingredients. Remove from heat. Taste and add more salt, if needed.