Canned Green Beans with Bacon and Garlic

This green beans with bacon and garlic recipe shows you how, with just a couple of steps, to turn canned green beans into a side dish you’ll be proud to serve. Seasoned with fresh thyme sprigs and warmed in chicken broth, they are so flavorful.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 96

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans cut green beans
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse beans in a colander and set aside, to remove as much water as possible.
  2. Cook bacon in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  3. To the same skillet, add onion and thyme and cook, until onions begin to turn translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add chicken broth, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in drained green beans and cook, tossing beans in the liquid frequently until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  6. Pour beans into a serving dish, crumble bacon over beans, and serve warm. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 219mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

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