Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots Recipe

Posted by
Rate It!
Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
Add your photo!
Count
Calories

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed , cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 bacon slices, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped shallots (about 4 large)

Directions:

  1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate.)
  2. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add beans and sauté until heated through, about 6 minutes. Add bacon to skillet and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 202.3 Kcal (847 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.41g 19%
Cholesterol 23.94mg 8%
Sodium 162.76mg 7%
Potassium 485mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.36g 6%
Sugars 8.2g 33%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 21%
Protein 7.02g 14%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 31%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 66.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.13 Kcal (423 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.2g 19%
Cholesterol 11.97mg 8%
Sodium 81.37mg 7%
Potassium 242.46mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.18g 6%
Sugars 4.1g 33%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 21%
Protein 3.51g 14%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 31%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 33.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
Search recipes
by ingredients
Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Share Recipe

Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
Scroll to top