Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans Smothered Green Beans 4.5 (648) 465 Reviews 46 Photos Fresh green beans with bacon and onions and robust garlicky flavor. Submitted by Michele O'Sullivan Updated on October 4, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 46 46 46 46 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 6 thick slices bacon, chopped ½ cup onions, minced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 1 cup water, or as needed ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper Directions Place bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook until fat begins to render. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in beans and water. Cook until water has evaporated and beans are tender. Add more water as needed until beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 832 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 98 Calories 5g Fat 7g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 98 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 343mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 2g Protein 6g 12% Vitamin C 13mg 15% Calcium 34mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 254mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.