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Holiday Green Beans

Cultural Context

Holiday Green Beans are a classic American side dish often served during festive occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. This dish highlights the vibrant green beans, typically sautéed with garlic and topped with toasted almonds for added crunch. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a beloved addition to holiday tables across the United States, and variations can be found in many households, reflecting personal family traditions.

AmericanUSside
40 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb strips of pork bacon
1 cup onions, diced
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb green beans
1 tablespoon Slap Your Mama Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 oz cooked bacon, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups russet potatoes, diced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a healthier nut option and sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

1

Cut the pork bacon into small chunks.

2

Render out the fat from the bacon in a skillet.

3

Remove the cooked bacon and leave the grease in the skillet.

4

Sauté diced onions in the bacon grease with a little salt for about 2 minutes.

5

Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds.

6

Add rinsed green beans to the skillet.

7

Season the green beans with Slap Your Mama Cajun seasoning and additional black pepper.

8

Add the cooked bacon, chicken broth, and unsalted butter to the skillet.

9

Cover and let simmer on medium low heat.

10

Peel and dice russet potatoes.

11

Add the diced potatoes to the green beans during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

12

Sprinkle additional Cajun seasoning on the potatoes.

13

Cover again and let simmer until the potatoes are soft.

14

Sprinkle parsley on top for presentation before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skilletpotcolanderice bath bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

tree-nutsmilk

Also Known As

Green Beans AlmondineGarlic Green Beans

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