Bacon and garlic are the secret ingredients in this green beans dish that's sure to become a Thanksgiving favorite or even on your weeknight dinner table.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
189 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place green beans in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 10 minutes. Drain water, leaving beans in the pot.
Step 2
Place bacon strips on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave until crisp, about 2 minutes. Cool and crumble bacon.
Step 3
Gather the ingredients.
Step 4
Stir butter and bacon into beans in the pot and return to medium heat; cook and stir until butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5
Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Top with lemon zest and stir.
