Bacon & Citrus Green Beans with Crispy Garlic
Ingredients
- 6 slicesbacon
- 1 poundgreen beans
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1lemon
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
Prep
- 01
Trim the stem ends off 1 pound green beans.
- 02
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
Method
- 01
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel, let cool slightly, then break into bite-sized pieces.
- 02
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the skillet. Add olive oil and minced garlic; cook over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- 03
Add green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat in the oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
- 04
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp and lightly browned in places.
- 05
Squeeze juice from the lemon into the skillet and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 06
Transfer to a serving dish and top with bacon pieces. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For a gentle heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic. To deepen the savory note, finish with a crack of Aleppo pepper or smoked paprika. A small pinch of fresh thyme stirred in at the end adds herbal brightness without overwhelming the citrus.