Savory Slow Cooker Green Beans

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Get to your farmers market now! Fresh green beans are slow-cooked in a savory broth. Perfect for your outdoor party.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped

  • 5 cups chicken broth

  • 2 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 large red onion, sliced on the diagonal

  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®), or more to taste

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a small pan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp but not fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Place chicken broth, green beans, onion, vinegar, sugar, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt in a slow cooker. Add bacon and stir to incorporate fully. Cook on High for 1 hour.

  3. Turn slow cooker down to Low and cook for 7 hours more. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve in a large bowl with some of the broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110 Calories
4g Fat
15g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 1034mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 321mg 7%

* 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.