SMOTHERED GREEN BEANS

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Fresh green beans with a robust bacon, onion, and garlicky flavor.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 thick slices bacon, chopped
½ cup onions, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup water
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until the fat begins to render. Stir in onions and garlic; let cook for 1 minute. Stir in beans and water. Let the beans cook until the water has evaporated and the beans are tender. If the beans are not tender once the water has evaporated, add a small amount more water and let them cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 343.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g