Half-Way House Beans

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A hearty classic featuring green beans, tomatoes, and bacon, this dish offers smoky, savory flavors perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 large tomatoes or 1 can whole tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cans green beans
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Fry bacon until crisp, then drain and set aside.
  2. Use bacon drippings to sauté chopped onions until translucent.
  3. Add diced or canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper; cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add green beans and cooked bacon; cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Optional: transfer to a casserole and top with bread crumbs before baking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

237 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 14.8g 19% DV
Carbs 17.5g 6% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10160.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 273.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 165.3mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 17.4mg 19% DV
Calcium 31.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV
Diet fit Low-carb 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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