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WW Recipe of the Day: Low Fat Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Green Beans
Looking for a delicious way to jazz up green beans? How about slow cooker BBQ beans with bacon?
They make an excellent side dish for burgers, steak, or any plain roasted or barbecued meat. And they were very well received when I made them for our 4th of July Crockpotapalooza.
Recipe Notes
Use whatever barbecue sauce (affiliate link) you like best for these slow cooker BBQ green beans. I often use Stubbs which is much tangier and less sweet than many popular brands.
Rod thought they were just okay. A purist, he prefers his green beans boiled, or steamed, and lightly seasoned with butter, salt and pepper.
Next time I think I would use a sweeter sauce, like Sweet Baby Rays. Of course, you could always use homemade BBQ sauce if you prefer.
Ingredients
- Bacon
- Chopped onion
- Fresh green beans
- Barbecue sauce (affiliate link)
How to Make Slow Cooker Green Beans, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients. Ideal slow cooker size 3- to 4-Quart.
Step 2: In a small nonstick skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain well on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
Step 3: Lightly grease the slow cooker with some of the bacon drippings.
Step 4: Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 5: Put the beans, crumbled bacon, and onion in the slow cooker. Pour over the barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on LOW until the beans are tender and glazed, about 6 to 7 hours.
Step 6: Serve hot.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Slow Cooker Barbecue Green Beans with Bacon?
According to my calculations each serving has 103 calories.
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(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
6 SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Slow Cooker BBQ Green Beans with Bacon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon (pork or turkey)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound fresh green beans, stem ends trimmed
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 3- to 4-Quart.
- In a small nonstick skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain well on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
- Grease the slow cooker with some of the bacon drippings.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Put the beans, crumbled bacon, and onion in the slow cooker. Pour over the barbecue sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW until the beans are tender and glazed, 6 to 7 hours.
- Serve hot.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 SmartPoints (Green plan) 6 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 6 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook (affiliate link) by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann
If you like Slow Cooker BBQ Green Beans you may also like
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- Slow Cooker Fresh Garlic Green Beans (365 Days of Slow Cooking)
