Southern-Style Green Beans
Southern-Style Green Beans are a classic comfort food from the American South, slow-simmered until tender. The dish typically features fresh green beans cooked with smoked meat like bacon or ham hock, onions, and a savory broth, often seasoned with garlic and black pepper.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally moderate in calories, with a single serving typically ranging from 150 to 250 calories. It is a good source of fiber and vitamins from the beans, while the added meat contributes protein and fat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 290 mg |
| Vitamin K | 55 µg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 350 IU |
| Folate | 35 µg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish embodies the Southern cooking philosophy of transforming simple, garden-fresh ingredients into rich, flavorful meals through slow cooking. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking method helps break down the beans' fibrous texture, making their nutrients more digestible while allowing them to absorb the savory flavors of the broth.
