Crack Green Beans with Turkey Bacon: A Flavorful Twist You’ll Love
Discover the delicious blend of crack green beans and turkey bacon for a unique side dish that will elevate your meals!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the green beans, then set them aside.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon on medium heat until crispy; remove and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked bacon, green beans, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the green beans are tender and slightly crispy.
- Once done, drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to adjust spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg