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Pan-Fried Bacon Green Beans with Pomegranate Seeds - a healthful, festive side dish perfect for holiday gatherings | TheRoastedRoot.net #glutenfree #vegetables #thanksgiving
Servings: 3 Servings

Pan Fried Green Beans with Bacon and Pomegranate Seeds

5 from 2 votes
Easy pan-fried green beans with bacon and pomegranate seeds is a fun side dish.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 strips thick-cut bacon I used peppered bacon
  • 12 ounces fresh green beans
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate arils

Instructions

  • Heat a cast iron (or regular non-stick) skillet to medium-high and place the strips of bacon on the hot surface. Cook, turning every couple of minutes, until bacon has reached desired level of crisp. Transfer bacon to a cutting board (leaving the fat drippings in the skillet), and chop the bacon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the green beans to the skillet with the bacon drippings, stir well, and season with sea salt. Cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until green beans have reached desired done-ness.
  • Transfer green beans to a serving dish and sprinkle the chopped bacon and pomegranate seeds on top. Serve alongside your favorite entrees.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving, Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 6g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g
Course: Lifestyle
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, green beans recipes, green beans with bacon, healthy side dish, pan fried green beans, side dish, thanksgiving
Author: Julia