Samantha Nicole Olivia’s Green Beans come from our dear friend Olivia, whose philosophy on vegetables is “keep it simple and keep it scrumptious!” You can see that theory on full display here; the green beans are bright and tender, sweetened with a little brown sugar and then heightened to savory grandeur with bacon crumbles! That’s all! Nothing too elaborate, but all the goodness of a great veggie dish without the hassle! In 30 minutes, you could be serving up Olivia’s Green Beans and setting a new standard for your side dishes!
Ingredients
- 6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
Step 1 –In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and cook, while stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 2 –Add the green beans, the brown sugar, and the water to the bacon and cook, while stirring gently, until the mixture comes to a boil.
Step 3 –Reduce the heat to low.
Step 4 –Cover the skillet and simmer until the green beans are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 5 –Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans and the bacon to a serving bowl.
Step 6 –Serve.
