Bacon-Onion Green Beans
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
I threw together this recipe to give some color to the dinner plate. I knew all my relatives liked green beans, so I added onion, bacon, toasted sesame seeds and a little vinegar for a nice tang. —Karen Darrell, Wood River, Illinois
Ingredients
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6 bacon strips, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper.
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2.
Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-7 minutes; drain.
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3.
Place beans in a large bowl; toss with bacon and onion mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 84 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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