Sweet Italian Green Beans

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Crisp bacon, Italian tomatoes, brown sugar, green beans... everyone loves this unusual mixture of ingredients. It usually doesn't last long.

Submitted by Jenna McGarvey
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

  • 1 pinch dried basil

  • 1 pinch dried oregano

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan to drain on paper towels. Reserve the grease in the skillet and add the onions; cook and stir over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat.

  2. In a saucepan, combine the green beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano and brown sugar. Crumble in the bacon and add the onion and garlic from the skillet. Warm over medium heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
9g Fat
16g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 495mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 266mg 6%

* 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.