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Cooked green beans, slivered almonds, and bacon served on plate.
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Green Beans Almondine

This green beans almondine recipe with bacon is easy, quick, and satisfying. Great for a mid-week meal or for special occasions.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Sally

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon (lean)
  • 1 pound green beans, fresh (trimmed and halved) or frozen (thawed and drained)
  • 2 Tbs garlic , minced
  • 2 teaspoon dry thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt , more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper , more to taste
  • ½ cup almonds , slivered
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Instructions

  • Cook bacon. When done, remove from pan. Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
  • Add green beans to pan heated to low-medium heat.
  • Also add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover pan and cook 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in almonds and crumbled bacon.
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg