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Green beans with bacon and onion on a large serving platter.
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Green Beans with Bacon

These green beans with bacon and onion are a classic sweet and savory side dish that will please the whole family. Use frozen green beans or upgrade canned green beans with this quick and easy "crack green bean" recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 214 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 slices (170 g) Bacon about 6 ounces cut into ½” pieces
  • ½ Cup (65 g) Yellow Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 24 ounces (681 g) Frozen Green Beans
  • ⅓ Cup (70 g) Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Gluten Free Soy Sauce or coconut aminos
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons (28 g) Vegan Butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the diced bacon to a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry for about 5 minutes until it just barely begins to turn golden.
    6 slices (170 g) Bacon
  • Add the onion in with the bacon and fry until the bacon is crispy, about 5-7 more minutes.
    ½ Cup (65 g) Yellow Onion
  • Add the garlic and cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
    4 cloves Garlic
  • Finally, add the frozen green beans, brown sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and butter to the pan. Stir well.
    24 ounces (681 g) Frozen Green Beans, ⅓ Cup (70 g) Light Brown Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Gluten Free Soy Sauce, ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 2 Tablespoons (28 g) Vegan Butter
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the green beans reach your desired level of tenderness. Stir occasionally.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
    Salt, Black Pepper

Notes

STORAGE: Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.