Description
A deliciously simple side dish featuring tender green beans and crispy turkey bacon, infused with garlic and soy sauce for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the skillet.
- Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt until bubbly and slightly golden.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant and tender.
- Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Add the fresh green beans to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
- Toss the crispy turkey bacon back in the skillet and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead options and storage tips included. You can substitute turkey bacon with lean pancetta or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg