SOUTHERN-STYLE GREEN BEANS
Serves 4
3 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2/3 cup water
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 16-ounce package frozen cut green beans
Cooking Directions
In small skillet cook bacon until crisp.
Remove; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.
Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat until tender but not browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Add water, bring to boil.
Stir in green beans, bacon and hot pepper sauce.
Reduce heat, simmer 20-25 minutes or to desired doneness.
Serving Suggestions
Although green vegetables cooked crisp-tender is au courant, nothing can beat these old-fashioned, slowly simmered green beans. Try them with your next baked ham dinner; add scalloped potatoes, a gelatin salad and soft dinner rolls to the menu.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 60 calories; Protein 3 grams; Fat 2 grams; Sodium 125 milligrams; Cholesterol 5 milligrams; Saturated Fat 0 grams; Carbohydrates 9 grams; Fiber 3 grams
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.
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