Sweet Italian Green Beans

Sweet Italian Green Beans

Crisp bacon, Italian tomatoes, brown sugar, green beans… everyone loves this unusual mixture of ingredients. It usually doesn’t last long.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Directions

Step 1
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan to drain on paper towels. Reserve the grease in the skillet and add the onions; cook and stir over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat.

Step 2
In a saucepan, combine the green beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano and brown sugar. Crumble in the bacon and add the onion and garlic from the skillet. Warm over medium heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159
Calories
9g
Fat
16g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol13mg 4%
Sodium495mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars11g
Protein4g
Vitamin C11mg 53%
Calcium70mg 5%
Iron3mg 15%
Potassium266mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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