Garlic and Bacon Green Beans
Recipe courtesy of Adam Livow, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, rinsed, ends trimmed
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 bacon strips, cooked, drained of fat, chopped
Directions
1. Put green beans in a large pot and fill pot with just enough water to cover the beans. Add salt and bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium low. Simmer for 5 minutes, then drain the beans.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook it, constantly stirring, for 30 seconds. Add bacon and beans to put. Sauté on medium heat for 1 minute, until flavors are combined.
3. Remove from heat, add more salt to taste, and serve.
