Speckbohnen (German Green beans with bacon)

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Speckbohnen (German Green beans with bacon)

Cook your green beans the German way, This German vegetable dish is easy to prepare and a delicious side for many main courses. The beans are cooked with onions and speck (similar to bacon) for a unique savory flavor.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine German

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 114kcal

Author by Marita Sinden

Ingredients

1 lb green beans
1 onion (about 100 gr/ 3.5 oz)
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup speck can be substituted with bacon or pancetta
6.5 floz vegetable broth / stock
summer savory optional
salt
pepper

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Begin by washing your beans. Remove the tips with a sharp knife and discard. If you are using runner beans, remove the tough strand that runs along the long side of the bean. Then chop them diagonally into 1-2 cm wide bits
1 lb green beans
Peel the onions and chop them into small cubes.
1 onion
Melt the butter in a large skillet. Fry the onions until translucent, then add the speck or bacon and fry until they start to cook.
1 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup speck
Place the beans into the same skillet and cover with just enough vegetable stock (affiliate link) or a little water, so that the bottom of the pan is covered. Place the lid on it, and steam for about 10-15 minutes on low to medium heat or until the beans are cooked. (Check you might have to add a little more broth if it evaporates too quickly and the beans are not yet cooked)
6.5 floz vegetable broth / stock
Before serving season the cooked beans with some salt, black pepper, and summer savory (Bohnenkraut).
summer savory , salt , pepper

Notes

Vegetarian Version

If I cooked the green beans the vegetarian way, I prepared them as stated. Then I boil them in vegetable stock for 10-15 minutes, until cooked and add the butter just before serving.

Storage Instructions

Leftover Speckbohnen can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container up to 3 days. Just reheat in the microwave or gently in a frying pan.

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