Slow-Braised Green Beans
Ingredients List
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6 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 onion, sliced lengthwise
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup tomato sauce
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2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
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3 cups chicken broth
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Heat a saucepan over medium flame and cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until it’s nearly crispy, about 6 minutes. Add the onions and cook until the browned bits in the pan dissolve into the onions' juices, leaving them soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato sauce, cooking for an additional minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and tender.
Add the green beans to a skillet and pour in the chicken broth. Increase the heat to high, then season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the beans to soften. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth or water if the liquid level decreases too much.
Adjust the seasoning with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper according to your taste. Continue cooking for about 30 more minutes, or until the beans are fully tender. Transfer the beans and some of the flavorful broth to a large serving platter.
Cooking Tips
When slicing the onion, cut along the grain of the fibers to help the pieces maintain their shape and prevent them from breaking apart.
Feel free to use any type of tomato product, such as fresh chopped tomatoes, in place of tomato sauce.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 124 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 124 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 782mg | 34% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 7g | 15% |
| Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium 70mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 464mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5