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Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon

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This Green Beans and Potatoes with Turkey Bacon recipe is a hearty, flavorful side or main dish that brings together roasted baby potatoes, sautéed green beans, and crispy turkey bacon in a savory blend of seasonings.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large

Protein

4 slices turkey bacon, diced

Oil & Seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large baking sheet (line with parchment paper if desired).

2. Season the potatoes

In a large mixing bowl, toss:

  • The halved baby potatoes

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Garlic powder

  • Smoked paprika

  • A pinch of salt and pepper

Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.

3. Cook the turkey bacon

While the potatoes are roasting:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add diced turkey bacon

  • Cook until crispy (about 6–8 minutes)

  • Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate

  • Leave 1 tablespoon of rendered fat in the skillet (discard excess)

4. Sauté the green beans

To the skillet with bacon fat, add:

  • Trimmed green beans

Sauté over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until they’re tender-crisp.

5. Combine and roast again

  • After the first 20 minutes of roasting the potatoes, remove the baking sheet from the oven.

  • Add the sautéed green beans and cooked turkey bacon to the pan.

  • Toss everything gently to combine.

  • Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes.

6. Serve

Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

Notes

For crispier potatoes: Broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching closely to avoid burning.

Vegetarian option: Replace turkey bacon with vegetarian or tempeh bacon, or use sautéed mushrooms.

Make-ahead tip: This dish holds well for 3–4 days in the fridge—great for meal prep.

Freezer option: You can freeze it, but texture of potatoes and green beans may change slightly after thawing.

Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or in a skillet for better texture than microwaving.

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