Pan-Seared Green Beans and Bacon is a simple, fresh veggie side dish you'll enjoy! Green beans are seasoned with garlic, onion, and BACON!
Trim or snap off stem ends of the green beans (and discard). Set beans aside.
Cut bacon into small pieces, so it cooks faster. Cook bacon in a non-stick pan on medium heat until mostly cooked through. DO NOT let it get crispy. Add chopped onions; cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring often so garlic doesn't burn. Transfer bacon mixture out of the skillet onto a plate. Do NOT wipe or clean out the skillet.
Add the green beans to the skillet. They'll cook in the bacon drippings, which adds flavor. Pan-sear beans on Medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes. Beans will slowly blister and brown on the outside as they cook.
Add bacon mixture back into skillet; stir to combine. Taste a green bean; season lightly with salt/pepper, if desired. Cook, stirring often, until beans/bacon are heated through (about a minute). Transfer to serving dish; serve immediately.
NOTE: Nutritional calculation does not include amounts for salt and pepper, as some may season the green beans lightly or not at all, and some may desire more seasoning, to taste.
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