PIQUANT GREEN BEANS

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One of my favorite ways to have green beans. I could eat the whole pan and forget the rest of dinner! I really could!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh stringless green beans
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 teaspoons bacon fat
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons beet sugar (or sugar)
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the green beans for cooking by rinsing and removing tips.
  • Steam green beans 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • In a large skillet heat fat or oil and cook onion until caramelized; add garlic.
  • Add green beans to skillet and stir thoroughly.
  • In a small bowl mix together vinegar and sugar and pour over beans, stirring well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in bacon crumbles.
  • Serve.

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