GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS

German-Style Green Beans image

GRANDMOTHER often prepared her fresh green beans this way, and we much preferred them to plain buttered beans. This recipe goes back to before the 1920s and was a favorite dish of our family when I was growing up. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 bacon strips
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Saute onion in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon. Drain beans; return to pan. Add onion, 1 tablespoon drippings, salt and pepper; heat through. Crumble the bacon; add to the beans and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.