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Close up view of low-carb white beans and bacon.

White beans and bacon

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Learn how to make the best low-carb white beans with bacon! These easy bacon beans have an irresistible blend of savory herbs, beans, spices, and bacon. Fantastic for potlucks, BBQs, or just an easy side dish, you’ll love this easy low-carb bean recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Veggies and Sides
Makes 6 servings
Serving Size ¾ cup
Net Carbs 18 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine, or red wine vinegar
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 15-ounce cans white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy bottom skillet (or enameled cast iron skillet) over medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy.
    Top view of large heavy skillet cooking chopped bacon.
  • Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
    Top view of large enameled skillet cooking chopped bacon and garlic.
  • Add red wine (or red wine vinegar) and 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the skillet, stir to deglaze the pan, and loosen any brown bits from cooking the bacon. Add the basil, parsley, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
    Top view of enameled skilled cooking chopped bacon, garlic, herbs, and chicken broth.
  • Add the remaining chicken broth and the beans. Bring to a low simmer and cook until most of the liquid has cooked down, approximately 20 minutes.
    Top view of a large skillet cooking white beans, bacon, and herbs.
  • Salt and pepper to taste. (*You may not need extra salt here since most bacon is quite salty.) Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
    Top view of low-carb white beans and bacon in a cast iron skillet.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
White beans and bacon
Serving Size
 
0.75 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
186
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
18
g
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
Fiber
 
7
g
Sugar
 
1
g
Protein
 
12
g
Fat
 
5
g
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
11
mg
Sodium
 
697
mg
Potassium
 
587
mg
17
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Vitamin A
 
3
µg
0
%
Calcium
 
71
mg
7
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

12 inch cast iron skillet
Large Skillet
Keywords bacon and beans, low-carb beans, white beans and bacon
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