Southern Green Beans
Southern Green Beans combine tender green beans with crispy bacon, savory onions, and crunchy salted peanuts, all enhanced by a splash of vinegar and pepper. This hearty side dish offers a smoky, tangy flavor profile, perfect for family gatherings or comfort food meals that favor bold, satisfying tastes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and sauté until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of bacon fat.
- Sauté onions in the bacon fat until golden.
- Cook green beans in a kettle with the onions, vinegar, and pepper until beans are cooked to the desired degree of doneness.
- Add bacon bits and chopped salted peanuts to the green beans.
- Serve hot as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).