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Old-Fashioned Green Beans | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | my Mom's simple & easy recipe. Her's is made with #bacon. Great side dish for family dinners, #FathersDay & other #holidays. #greenbeans #glutenfree

Old-Fashioned Green Beans

Teresa Ambra
These tasty southern-style green beans are delicious as well as being easy. Gluten free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Veggie Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs. fresh green beans washed and ends cut off
  • 1/3 cup onion diced
  • 4-6 slices Applewood-smoked bacon cut in 1-inch slices
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic from a jar (or 2 cloves freshly minced garlic)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • water as needed
  • unsalted butter if desired

Instructions
 

  • In large Dutch oven, fry bacon.
  • After bacon is almost cooked through on both sides add onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add green beans and about 3 quarts of water.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for about 15-30 minutes or until green beans are fork tender and cooked through.
  • Drain water, season with salt and pepper and a couple of tablespoonfuls of butter, if desired.

Notes

NOTE: I did not add any extra butter to this side dish.
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Keyword bacon, gluten free, green beans, side dish, vegetable
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