green beans with bacon and red bell pepper

Name: Green Beans with Bacon and Red Bell Pepper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slice(s) bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 pound(s) green beans, trimmed, cut in half; 1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips; 1/2 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Feb 23, 2015

From Bon Appetit, this is an easy side dish that goes very quickly. Fresh green beans are best, but this can be made with canned green beans also.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make green beans with bacon and red bell pepper

Step 1

Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp.

Step 2

Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel and drain.
Step 3

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet.
Step 4

Add green beans and bell pepper to skillet.
Step 5

Toss vegetables over medium-high heat until coated with drippings, about 1 minute.
Step 6

Add broth.
Step 7

Cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 8

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 9

Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
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