Love bacon? Then you’ll love this dish. And with only five ingredients, it is easy, fast and really delicious.
By Josephine Chan
Bacon, bacon, bacon. I love the smell of bacon – reminds me of a hearty weekend breakfast meal. And while I love the smell of bacon, I love that sizzling sound of bacon on a hot pan even more. Don’t you agree?
This dish itself is a super super easy side dish to make and … quick. It doesn’t require oil and any other seasoning aside from the basic salt and pepper. Basically, the oil comes from the bacon itself and that’s what make this dish so aromatic and just hands down YUM!
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Saute Green Beans with Crispy Bacon
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
This is an easy, fast and very very delicious dish. Must try for everyone who loves bacon.
Ingredients
- 300 g green beans (heads & tails trimmed)
- 100 g diced bacon
- 100 g onions (chopped)
- salt (to taste)
- freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil green beans in salt water for 8 – 10 minutes, or until crunchy tender. Drain and immediately place in a large bowl of ice cold water (to stop the cooking process).
- Heat up a pan over medium heat. Sauté diced bacon until crispy golden. During this process, the bacon will release much of its oil and cook. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and golden. Then add the beans and fry for another 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
- Category: Side
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to add oil when cooking the green beans?
No, you don’t need to add oil since the bacon will release enough fat while cooking to flavor the green beans.
What type of bacon works best for this recipe?
Thick-cut bacon is recommended for a good balance of crispiness and flavor, but you can use any bacon you prefer.
How do I ensure the bacon stays crispy while cooking the green beans?
Cook the bacon until it’s crispy before adding the green beans, and then sauté them together over medium-high heat to help maintain the bacon’s crispiness.
