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Tender, savory green beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon, onions, and potatoes until they practically melt in your mouth. A classic Southern side dish that's pure comfort in a bowl.
Render the Bacon
Sauté Aromatics
Combine and Simmer
Tender, savory green beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon, onions, and potatoes until they practically melt in your mouth. A classic Southern side dish that's pure comfort in a bowl.
This southern recipe takes 90 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 321.04 calories per serving with 10.95g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side or lunch or dinner.
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Smother the Green Beans
Finish and Serve
Instead of bacon, use a smoked ham hock or smoked turkey wing. Add it to the pot with the green beans and let it simmer for the entire cooking time. Remove the meat from the bone, chop, and stir it back in before serving.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes along with the garlic for a gentle background heat.
Omit the bacon. Sauté the onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil or vegan butter. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to mimic the smoky flavor.
Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar at the very end of cooking to brighten up the rich, savory flavors.
Green beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is essential for digestive health, helping to maintain regular bowel movements and support a healthy gut microbiome.
This dish provides essential vitamins from its vegetable components. Green beans offer Vitamin K and Vitamin C, while potatoes are a good source of Vitamin C and Potassium, which supports heart health and fluid balance.
One serving of Smothered Green Beans contains approximately 265 calories, though this can vary based on the thickness of the bacon and the size of the potatoes used.
While this dish is a source of fiber and vitamins from the green beans and potatoes, it is also high in sodium and saturated fat from the bacon. It's best enjoyed as a comfort food side dish in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Fresh green beans are highly recommended for the best texture. You can use frozen green beans in a pinch, but they won't be as firm. Canned green beans are not recommended as they are already very soft and will become mushy during the long cooking process.
Absolutely! Smothered Green Beans are one of those dishes that often tastes even better the next day. You can prepare it up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
This is a classic Southern side dish that pairs wonderfully with fried chicken, meatloaf, roasted pork, or a Thanksgiving turkey. Don't forget a side of cornbread to soak up the delicious pot liquor.
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