Green Beans A La Spitzer

Cuisine: American

Green Beans A La Spitzer combines tender green beans with crispy bacon, garlic, tomatoes, and water chestnuts for a flavorful and hearty side suitable for family meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen green beans
  • 1 (16 oz.) package chopped bacon
  • 5 large cloves garlic
  • 1 (16 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, brown the bacon until crisp and remove onto paper towels.
  2. Pour out some bacon grease from the Dutch oven.
  3. Keep the bottom of the Dutch oven covered with bacon grease.
  4. Add green beans, garlic, and water chestnuts to the Dutch oven.
  5. Let simmer for a while.
  6. Add the canned tomatoes to the mixture.
  7. If using potatoes instead of water chestnuts, add them now.
  8. Add olive oil to the mixture.
  9. Cook until potatoes are cooked to your liking.
  10. Serve and enjoy this flavorful green bean dish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

365 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 36.1g 46% DV
Carbs 3.2g 1% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 376.5mg 16% DV
Potassium 179.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 165.3mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 7.9mg 9% DV
Calcium 11.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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