Roasted Green Beans and Bacon
Green beans are a classic side dish that are perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a big holiday gathering.
But plain green beans are so boring!
Tonight, take your dinner side up a notch by adding some bacon to your green beans.
This easy recipe for roasted green beans combines the delicious snap of fresh green beans with the crispy crunch of cooked bacon.
Once you taste the two flavors together, you’ll never want to eat plain green beans again.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, add the green beans, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
Toss to cover the green beans in oil and seasoning.
Spread the green beans evenly over a large baking sheet.
Place pieces of bacon on top of the green beans.
Place baking sheet in oven and roast for 30 minutes.
Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans ends removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 strips bacon chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, add the green beans, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
- Toss to cover the green beans in oil and seasoning.
- Spread the green beans evenly over a large baking sheet.
- Place pieces of bacon on top of the green beans.
- Place baking sheet in oven and roast for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 785mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 9g
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Janie McGaugh says
This sounds yummy!
LeAnn Harbert says
I’ve never had green beans with bacon in them. I’ll try this for Thanksgiving.
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
I love green beans!! We usually make a green bean casserole for Thanksgiving, but I would love to bring a pan of these! Green beans are always a hit with everyone, even the kids!
Sarah Hayes says
these look amazing. I think this would be my favorite way to eat green beans
Clem says
Sounds like a good bean recipe
Mary Gardner says
I don’t think you can go wrong adding bacon to just about anything so I imagine these are great.
maureen says
I am always looking at a way to get veggies into our diet. I know with my family adding bacon in will be a great hit.
shelly peterson says
I love green beans as a side on the holidays. These look good.
Leela says
I love green beans. That looks so good.
Cathy French says
I have always liked steaming my fresh green beans but this sounds even better and I love how they are still a beautiful green when cooked.
Darlene Carbajal says
Yum! My fave!
Sarah L says
I love the flavors and this is such an easy recipe to do.
Sandy Klocinski says
Really awesome recipe! Not much of a green bean fan but this looks good
Calvin says
Really nice and wholesome recipe.
monique s says
Green bean dishes are more healthy than many other options and a great dish to put a new spin on like your recipe does
Debbie P says
These looks great and I am going to make them for Thanksgiving.
Lynda says
yum! i love green beans!