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Country Ranch Green Beans ‘and Potatoes with Bacon

Savory Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon Delight

Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon is a quick-prep, nutritious side dish, ideal for potlucks or family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Trimmed
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Diced
For the Flavor
  • 6 slices Bacon Chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden-brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. Sauté diced onion in bacon drippings for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add diced baby potatoes to skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in fresh green beans, ranch seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the crispy bacon, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For vegetarian variation, substitute bacon with olive oil and add sautéed mushrooms or olives.

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