This recipe brings together the earthy flavors of fresh green beans and mushrooms with the rich, smoky taste of bacon. Perfect as a side dish for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, this dish is easy to prepare yet packed with flavor. The combination of crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and tender green beans, all seasoned with garlic, makes this dish a favorite for all ages.
Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon – 4 slices, chopped
- Button mushrooms – 16 oz, sliced
- 1.5 pounds of fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- Garlic cloves – 4, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper – adjust according to your preference
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until it’s crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5-6 minutes or until they’re golden brown and tender. Remove the mushrooms and set them aside with the bacon.
- Cook the Green Beans: Add the green beans to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to become tender. If you prefer softer beans, add a splash of water, cover the skillet, and steam for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Return the cooked bacon and mushrooms to the skillet, mixing them with the green beans.
- Season and Serve: Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, toss everything together, and cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately.
Conclusion
This green beans with bacon and mushrooms dish is a savory, crowd-pleasing side that’s simple yet packed with flavor. The crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and tender green beans create a delicious harmony that pairs well with almost any main course. Enjoy this tasty side dish with friends and family at any gathering!
Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Fresh Mushrooms
A quick and savory side dish featuring green beans,crispy bacon, and earthy mushrooms sautéed with garlic for a flavor-packedaccompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon – 4 slices chopped
- Button mushrooms – 16 oz sliced
- 1.5 pounds of fresh green beans ends trimmed
- Garlic cloves – 4 minced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper – adjust according to your preference
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until it’s crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5-6 minutes or until they’re golden brown and tender. Remove the mushrooms and set them aside with the bacon.
- Cook the Green Beans: Add the green beans to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to become tender. If you prefer softer beans, add a splash of water, cover the skillet, and steam for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Return the cooked bacon and mushrooms to the skillet, mixing them with the green beans.
- Season and Serve: Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, toss everything together, and cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately.