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Garlic Green Beans with Bacon and Feta Cheese

Published Jun 19, 2017 By Julia 4 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
Make this delicious side dish: garlic green beans sauteed with crispy diced bacon and crumbled feta cheese.
Learn how to cook garlic green beans sauteed with crispy diced bacon and crumbled feta cheese.

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon and Feta Cheese

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 5 slices bacon diced
  • 1 small shallot diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons feta cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Boil green beans for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water for a minute. Set aside.
  • Add diced bacon and shallot to a 3 quart or larger pan over medium heat. Cook until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add green beans and minced garlic to the pan. Stir as you mix everything together, cooking for a few minutes.
  • Serve and top with feta cheese.

NUTRITION

Makes 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 130 (39% from fat)  
Total Fat 6g 9%
   Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Net Carb 7g  
Total Carb 9g 3%
   Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
   Sugars 3.5g  
Protein 10g  
Vitamin A 3% ยท Vitamin C 18% ยท Calcium 8% ยท Iron 4%

Garlic green beans sauteed with crispy diced bacon and crumbled feta cheese
Green beans can be absolutely delicious when cooked properly. Here I prepare them with diced bacon and shallots, which are pan-fried until crispy and irresistible. Add in generous amounts of sauteed minced garlic, tossing the green beans with bacon drippings, and this easily becomes the best green beans dish you’ve ever had. I also top the finished dish with crumbled feta cheese, which makes for a gorgeous presentation.

I can prep and cook everything in under 30 minutes, withย only five ingredients total, so this recipe is not only fast but really easy and simple.ย These garlic green beans are perfect as dinner for two, a side dish for a family, or as a staple come holiday season when Thanksgiving rolls around.

Cooking green beans with bacon and garlic in a black nonstick pan
Much of my recipe inspiration comes from in-season produce and other finds at the market. I also often check out vegetable seasonality charts to get an idea of what I can expect to find at the grocery store. Green beans are in season during the summer months from June through September, and although they are available year round, fresh ones are much more satisfying.

Make sure you don’t buy canned green beans, which are a totally different beast compared to the crispness of fresh green beans. You’ll want to buy ones that are firm and snap easily, with a vibrant green color.

Side view of green beans cooking in a black pan with bacon bits
If you are serving these garlic green beans as a side dish, there are a number of main dishes that would go well with them. Ideas that come to mind include pork chops with mashed cauliflower and gravy, baked parmesan chickenย or roast chicken, meatloaf, and anything with ham or turkey. I also love eating dinner portions of these garlic green beans, as they’re a great option for a low-carb meal.

Garlic green beans served in a white bowl with feta cheese, bacon, and shallots

Cooked and sauteed green beans served with a fork in a white bowl

Filed Under: Low Carb, Per Serving: 5-10g Net Carbs, Sides Tagged With: 0-30min, 1-5ingredients, bacon, fall, feta cheese, garlic, gluten free, green beans, shallot, spring, stovetop, thanksgiving, winter

About Julia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes, mostly low carb and gluten free. Learn more.

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Liliana

This is one of my favorite dishes. My husband makes it for me. It’s soooo tasty and it’s actually quite filling.

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3 years ago
Paris

Hi! I’m making this as a Thanksgiving side but have to travel to where I will serve it. Would you suggest I make it at home, warm it up at final destination and then add the feta? I don’t think I’d want the feta melted…

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4 years ago
Julia

I would make it at home, then warm it up at the destination, and top with feta just before serving.

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4 years ago
Avril

Wow, loved the flavors here! Will be making again soon!

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5 years ago

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