Country Ranch Green Beans with Turkey Bacon: A Healthy Twist
These Country Ranch Green Beans with Turkey Bacon are a deliciously healthy side dish that combines fresh green beans with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet, then add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Crumble the cooked turkey bacon back into the skillet, add ranch seasoning and garlic powder, stirring well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the beans are tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Keywords: Country Ranch Green Beans, Green Beans with Turkey Bacon, Healthy Green Bean Recipe