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Sautéed Green Beans with Crispy Bacon and Mushrooms

A quick and delicious side dish featuring sautéed green beans, crispy bacon, and savory mushrooms.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed fresh or frozen
  • 4 strips bacon, diced can substitute with turkey bacon for a lighter version
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced button or cremini, your choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for added richness
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced for flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches a perfect crispy texture.
  2. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel.
  3. In the remaining bacon drippings, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and golden brown.
  4. Add the green beans and minced garlic to the skillet, drizzle in the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the green beans are tender but still crunchy.
  5. Fold in the crispy bacon, taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to add a dash of red pepper flakes for heat, or toss in bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor. You can prepare the bacon and mushrooms in advance and sauté the green beans just before serving.