Easy Side Dishes: Delightful Green Beans Almondine with Turkey Bacon
Learn how to make a delicious Green Beans Almondine with Turkey Bacon that is a perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and place them in a pot of boiling water.
- Blanch the green beans for about 3-4 minutes and then transfer them to an ice bath.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the blanched green beans and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the crumbled bacon and almonds, season with salt and black pepper, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Make sure to not overcook the green beans to retain their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Easy SIDE DISHES, Green Beans Almondine, Turkey Bacon