GREEN BEANS AND GREENS

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I bought beets at the Farmers' market to use in a salad. The greens were so beautiful, I figured I should use them. I used bits and pieces of other recipes, including my grandma's green bean recipe, and came up with this. You can use any kind of greens - spinach, collard greens, etc. If you would rather use bacon bits instead, add a little olive oil to the pan since you won't have any bacon grease.

Provided by Carolyn Haas @Linky1

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound(s) beets - cut off the beets and just use the greens! (approx. 1/2 pound greens)
1/2 pound(s) green beans
2 slice(s) thick bacon, diced
1 small onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon(s) seasoning mix (i used mccormick garlic & basil)
1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) vinegar
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, crumbled
sea salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Saute diced bacon in a large skillet until browned. Remove and set aside. leave a little grease in the pan.
  • Turn heat up. Saute onions in the pan until starting to soften.
  • Meanwhile, rinse greens and add to pan - there should be a little water clinging to the leaves. Saute in bacon grease until wilted.
  • Add frozen green beans and stir together with greens. Turn heat down and let cook until beans are to desired consistence. (I like them a little firm, DH would prefer them much softer. Cook wins)
  • Add sugar, vinegar, your favorite seasoning, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Add bacon back to pan.

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