Sauteed Green Beans with Crispy Bacon
Crisp green beans mixed with toasted almonds, salty bacon, and tangy pomegranates
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 24 oz green beans trimmed
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or butter
- 1/2 cup pomegranates
- 1 large clove of garlic chopped
- 1/2 lb turkey bacon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 and line a roasting pan with parchment paper.
- Add the bacon in an even layer on the parchment paper and allow to cook for about 20 minutes until crispy. Then remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the oil or butter and place on medium high heat. Allow the skillet to warm and then add the green beans and chopped garlic.
- Cook and stir for about 10-15 minutes until desired tenderness. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chop the bacon into bite sized pieces and mix into the green beans.
- When ready to serve, add chopped almonds and pomegranates.
- Place in a serving dish and ready to serve!
Notes
Nutrition facts calculated for 5 servings
Nutrition
Fiber: 4g