Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds
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Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds Recipe
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Ingredients
green bean | 1 1/2 lbs | washed and cut into 2 inch pieces |
oil | 3 Tbsps | |
bacon | 1/2 lb | cut into 1/4 inch pieces |
salt | 1/2 tsp | |
pepper | 1/4 tsp | |
almonds - sliced | 1/4 cup | slivered |
Directions
- In a stock pot bring enough salted water to cover the green beans to a boil.
- Par boil the green beans for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse the green beans under cold water to stop the cooking.
- In a frying pan heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the bacon until brown.
- Remove the bacon to a plate covered with paper towels to drain.
- Add the green beans to the frying pan and sauté for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Remove the frying pan from the heat and add the chopped bacon, slivered almonds, and salt and pepper to taste.