KENTUCKY WONDER BEANS

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These are an old soul food heirloom favorite in the garden and what I remember eating frequently as a child. I grew the pole variety this summer and they are super prolific/productive. They taste like nothing you buy in a store - super meaty, tender, long-lasting flavor. And now they are a favorite in my own family. The beans will cook in this semi-salty broth, and won't be as salty as is the broth.

Provided by L Gascco

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups trimmed heirloom green beans (such as Kentucky Wonder Beans)
1 slice bacon
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Pour about 1 inch of water into a saucepan; add green beans, bacon, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and place a cover on the saucepan. Cook beans until tender, 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 285.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g