Green Beans with Bacon
Description
Fresh green beans are cooked with bacon and brown sugar for a kid-friendly side dish that's quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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3 teaspoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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2 1/2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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sea salt to taste
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3 slices smoked bacon, cut into small strips, or to taste
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4 tablespoons chicken broth, or more as needed
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3
Stir in green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt.
4
Add bacon, increase heat to medium, and stir.
5
Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.