Cracker Barrel Green Beans Made Healthier with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a healthier twist on Cracker Barrel’s classic green beans with turkey bacon. This recipe is perfect for a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add the green beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time depending on how tender you like your green beans.
- Optionally, add caramelized onions for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg