Country Green Beans Recipe

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Country Green Beans
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut the ends off of the green beans (or snap them like the old folks did and remove the string).
  2. Wash and drain the beans.
  3. Cut the bacon into small cubes, and set it aside with the onion and garlic, until ready to use.
  4. Bring the large pot of salted water to a boil ( about 2 tablespoons salt to 1 1/2 gallons of water).
  5. Add the beans and the lemon juice.
  6. Let this boil gently for 7 to 10 minutes, until the beans are tender.
  7. Drain the beans, reserving about 2 cups of the cooking water.
  8. In a large sauté pan, cook the bacon.
  9. Then add the onion and garlic Sauté for 7 to 10 minutes over low heat.
  10. Add the beans and the reserved water to the bacon mixture.
  11. Add the butter, season with salt and pepper, and cover.
  12. Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
  13. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 321.84 Kcal (1347 kJ)
Calories from fat 224.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.98g 38%
Cholesterol 7.72mg 3%
Sodium 307.89mg 13%
Potassium 722.41mg 15%
Total Carbs 15.6g 5%
Sugars 6.75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g 25%
Protein 11.54g 23%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 47%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 81.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.37 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.34g 38%
Cholesterol 2.89mg 3%
Sodium 115.15mg 13%
Potassium 270.19mg 15%
Total Carbs 5.84g 5%
Sugars 2.53g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 25%
Protein 4.31g 23%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 47%
Iron 0.8mg 12%
Calcium 30.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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