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Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine topped with almonds in a china serving bowl.
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5 from 3 votes

Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine is a delicious buttery bourbon update on a classic and will soon become your favorite way to eat green beans.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Thanksgiving side dish, Vegetable - Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Renee Goerger

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups green beans washed, dried, and trimmed
  • ½ pound bacon cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds toasted
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat brown the bacon until almost crisp (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently.
  • While the bacon is browning prepare and trim the green beans.
  • Add the green beans to the skillet along with the bacon. Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet and stir well to combine the beans with the bacon.
  • Season the beans with salt and pepper. Add water to the pan and use a spatula to scrape up all the browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan from browning the bacon. Stir well to combine.
  • Cover the pan and allow the beans to steam for 5-7 minutes.
  • Toast the slivered almonds in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. This will only take 1-2 minutes so pay close attention so they don't burn.
  • Remove the cover and reduce the heat to low. Add the bourbon to the beans, stirring well. Bring the heat back to medium and cook the beans, stirring occasionally, for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Spoon the bacon bourbon green beans into a serving bowl and top with the toasted sliced almonds before serving.

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Notes

⚠️IMPORTANT - Before adding the bourbon to the skillet, turn the heat under the pan to LOW to prevent a flare-up. Once the bourbon is in the skillet, you can increase the heat again as called for in the recipe.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
These cooked green beans may be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer container or zip top freezer bag for up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg