Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They’re best when served hot.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb green beans, rinsed and trimmed
- 2 -3 sprigs savory, rinsed and patted dry
- 8 slices lean bacon
- 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
Directions:
- Fill a medium saucepan with water and add salt.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the beans and savory and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Drain beans and remove savory sprigs.
- Divide beans into 8 portions.
- Wrap each portion in a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet; fry the bean bundles on all sides for about 3 minutes.
