Cashew Green Beans with Bacon

By mrsjorn

Servings: 6
Per Serving:
Calories – 131
Protein – 5 g
Carbs – 6 net g
Fat – 7.5 g

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh green beans- cleaned and trimmed
• 6 slices thick cut bacon- cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1/2 cup onion- diced (about 2 oz)
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 2 large cloves garlic
• 2 Tbs bacon fat
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Green beans and bacon go together like apples and pie.  The addition of the cashews, onion and garlic just make it even better.

DIRECTIONS

of salted water, boil green beans on high heat until crisp-tender.  About 5 minutes.  Drain and set aside.

, over low-medium heat, add bacon fat, onion, cashews and garlic.  Sauté until onion and garlic are fragrant and cashews are toasted.

Add green beans and bacon to pan.  Season with salt and pepper – to taste.  Toss to coat the green beans and sauté 5 additional minutes.

Servings: 6
Per Serving:
Calories – 131
Protein – 5 g
Carbs – 6 net g
Fat – 7.5 g