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French Green Beans with Bacon

Name: French Green Beans with Bacon Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 7 ounces green beans; 2 pieces shortcut bacon; 2 cloves garlic; 1 ounce butter; 1 sprig spring onion(s); 1 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

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13 minutes
2 servings
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Easy-to-make French Green Beans with Bacon recipe that is full of vitamins - perfect boost for your body to have an eventful day!

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1. Ingredients
2. Nutrition
3. About Recipe
3.1. Which season is best for it?
3.2. Where can I buy the ingredients?
3.3. Can I substitute ingredients?
3.4. Can I make it part of a menu?
3.5. Which drinks pair well with it?
3.6. How long can I store leftovers?
3.7. Recipe tips & tricks
4. Steps
5. Reviews

Ingredients

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Serves:

	7 ounces green beans 200 grams
	2 pieces shortcut bacon 40 grams
	2 cloves garlic
	1 ounce butter 20 grams
	1 sprig spring onion(s)
	1 tbsp olive oil
	to taste salt
	to taste pepper

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Nutrition

322

Calories

8.6 g

Protein

27.5 g

Fat

13.5 g

11.5 g

S-Fat

51 mg

Cholesterol

4.6 g

Fiber

374 mg

Sodium

3.9 g

Sugar

61 mg

Calcium

2 mg

Iron

380 mg

Potassium

Please note that I am not a nutritionist. The nutrition information is provided for reference only and is approximate. It is calculated using one of the online calculators, like this one.

Ingredients

7 ounces green beans
200 grams
2 pieces shortcut bacon
40 grams
2 cloves garlic
1 ounce butter
20 grams
1 sprig spring onion(s)
1 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt
to taste pepper

About recipe

This French Green Beans with Bacon recipe is very simple and so good, quick and delicious!

At the same time, it is full of vitamins and is the perfect boost your body needs for an eventful day!

What is the best season to make this recipe?

French green beans, also known as haricots verts, are at their prime during the late spring and summer months. But, you can enjoy this dish year-round.

What are the health benefits of this dish?

These French Style Green Beans with Bacon are also a nutritious choice.

Green beans are a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable that provides vitamins C, K, and folate. They are also a good source of antioxidants and can contribute to heart health.

Green onions are also full of vitamins C, K, and B6 with the last one which helps in the metabolic process.

Where can I buy the required ingredients?

You can find fresh French green beans and bacon in most supermarkets or local markets.

I always chose vibrant green and firm beans to the touch, and I love to choose bacon without too much fat.

Can I substitute any of the ingredients?

Yes! You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon. Green onion can be substituted with parsley or rosemary.

Can I make this dish part of a menu?

Sure! My French Green Beans with Bacon can be a versatile addition to various menus. It pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, Octopus in Port Wine. It is also a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Which drinks pair well with this dish?

It is better to serve a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied Chardonnay.

If you prefer non-alcoholic options, sparkling water with a twist of lemon.

How long can I store the leftovers?

You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

It is better to reheat the stovetop on low heat.

Recipe tips & tricks:

Trim the stems gently.
Don’t overcook the green beans; they should retain their bright green color and slight crunch.
Chop green onions just before serving.

Enjoy my delicious French-style green beans with bacon and discover how easy this recipe is!

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Steps

1 Done 5 min	Prepare beans Clean beans, cut endings. Dry the beans.
2 Done 3 min	Cook beans Heat a pan and add olive oil to the pan. Add green beans and butter to the olive oil. Roast green beans for 3 minutes.
3 Done 4 min	Add garlic and bacon Peel and cut garlic. Cut bacon into small pieces. Add the garlic to the green beans. Add bacon slices to the garlic. Toss the beans in the pan occasionally for 3-4 minutes.
4 Done 1 min	Decorate (optional) Transfer ready green beans onto the plate. Slice green onions and decorate the plate.
5 Done	Serve Your French Green Beans with Bacon are ready. Enjoy!