BACON-TOPPED GREEN BEANS

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Dress up tender whole green beans with flavorful herbs and rich bacon for a tasty 20-minute side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Steps:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towel.
Add beans and water to skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and water has evaporated.
Stir in garlic-pepper blend, salt, thyme and butter until beans are coated. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g