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Green Beans with Bacon and Red Bell Pepper

4.4

(23)

An updated southern side dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

6 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut in half
1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

Preparation

  1. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel and drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add green beans and bell pepper to skillet. Toss vegetables over medium-high heat until coated with drippings, about 1 minute. Add broth. Cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.

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