Green Beans with Carrots

Name: Green Beans with Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-1/2-inch julienne strips; 1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

For a quick side dish that is delicious, try this recipe. The vinegar and sugar give it a sweet and tangy flavor.—Pat MacIntosh, Delanco, New Jersey

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 medium carrot, cut into 1-1/2-inch julienne strips
1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a skillet, heat oil. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Add carrot strips; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add beans; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and bacon.

Originally published as Green Beans with Carrots in Country Woman September/October 2002