Green Beans with Bacon

In only 15 minutes, you can delight your taste buds with our recipe for Green Beans with Bacon. This dish combines the crisp, fresh snap of green beans with the smoky richness of pan-fried bacon. The end result is a satisfying medley of textures - tender-crisp green beans enveloped in a layer of crunchy, salty bacon. Everything is brought together by a garlic tahini sauce that will leave your taste buds singing.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 192kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 pound green beans trimmed
8 ounces bacon cooked according to package instructions
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves minced garlic
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper.

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Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add trimmed green beans and boil for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle beans with dressing and top with bacon. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make these Green Beans with Bacon Vegan by using Tempeh Bacon or Coconut Bacon.

Save any leftover Tahini Sauce and serve it over a bowl or drizzled on a salad.

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