gluten-free | dairy-free
These gluten-free, dairy-free green beans with bacon turn a boring side into the best thing on the plate—fresh green beans, crispy bacon lardons, shallots, and garlic, all in one pan in under 20 minutes. Naturally GF and DF (finish with butter or Earth Balance if you like).
I love vegetables and could probably eat more than I do, but let’s face it, vegetables can be boring sometimes. Bacon, on the other hand, is never boring!
Adding bacon, shallots, and garlic will take your green bean side dish from forgettable to magical. And it’s all made in one pot and takes less than 20 minutes. Bacon for the win!
Recipe Notes
- If your beans are tender and you have stock left in the pan, just remove the lid and let the stock cook off.
- If you need more stock than the ½ cup, go ahead and use more.
- 4 slices of bacon are good, and five slices would be good, too.
- If you like garlic, add two cloves instead of one.
- As a final step, and to add more flavor, add a tablespoon of butter or Earth Balance, let it melt, and mix through.
Now, go eat something amazing!
Gluten-Free Green Beans with Bacon
Fresh green beans, crispy bacon, shallots, and garlic in one pan in under 20 minutes—an easy gluten-free, dairy-free side that steals the plate.
The Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, fresh, trimmed
- 4 slices bacon, cut into lardons
- 1 large shallot , or 1/2 medium yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- kosher salt and pepper
The Process
Mise en Place
- Slice the bacon into lardons, mince the garlic, medium dice the shallot, and place each in a prep bowl. Trim the green beans by snapping or with a knife. Measure the chicken stock. You will need a skillet with a lid. I like to use cast iron.
Steam the Beans
- Add the beans and the chicken stock to the skillet on high to medium-high. Sprinkle with a bit of Kosher salt, add a lid and cook until tender. I like my beans soft yet firm, and that takes about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beans from the pan.
Cook the Bacon, Shallots, and Garlic
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the bacon to the pan until it's almost crispy. Add the shallots and garlic and cook about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add Back the Beans
- Add the beans to the skillet and stir. Add some fresh cracked pepper, and enjoy! Add a bit of butter or Earth Balance to add more deliciousness.
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Nutrition
Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 784IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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