Bojangles Green Beans Recipe
The Bojangles Green Beans Recipe is very easy and tasty. These beans are soft, smoky, and full of flavor. You can make them at home with simple things.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans cut and trimmed
- 3 slices bacon chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Cook the Bacon
- Put chopped bacon in a saucepan. Cook until crispy on medium heat. Take the bacon out and keep it aside. Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
Sauté the Onion and Garlic
- Add onion to the bacon fat. Cook it for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. It will smell very nice.
Add the Green Beans
- Add the green beans to the pan. Stir them well to coat with bacon fat.
Add Broth and Seasonings
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix everything well.
Simmer Until Tender
- Cover the pan with a lid. Let it cook for 15 minutes. The beans should be soft but not too soft.
Add Bacon Back
- Add the crispy bacon back to the pan. Stir and cook for one more minute. Your Bojangles Green Beans Recipe is ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh beans for better flavor.
- Do not overcook them. Keep them a little crisp.
- Add a bit of vinegar for extra taste.
- Use smoked bacon for real Bojangles flavor.
- Add a small pinch of sugar for a sweet touch.