When green beans mostly came out of a can they got a reputation as something kids won’t eat. But today you can find fresh green beans nearly year-round in most grocery stores.1 Fry some up with bacon and I’ll bet your kids love them as much as you do.
Ingredients
1-1½ pounds fresh green beans
½ pound bacon (thick cut preferred)
Directions
Wash the beans, cut the ends off and set them aside.
Dice the bacon. This will be easier if you put the bacon in the freezer for about a half-hour first.
Put the diced bacon in a frying pan over medium heat and cook until lightly browned but not crunchy.
Add the beans, toss to combine and cover the pan.
A glass lid will make it easier to keep track of progress. If you don’t have clear, just check every minute or two. They’re done when the skin starts to blister and turn brown.
Scoop out with a slotted spoon, or use tongs. Season with salt and pepper – after tasting of course.
And that’s it.
1) Yes, I know these beans are only there because of interstate trucking, and that it’s much better for the environment and for our health to eat locally sourced, seasonal food as much as possible. If there are fresh, local veggies in the store I’ll get those even if they cost a bit more. But there weren’t any, so my choice is imported fresh veggies or some manufactured food-like product in a box. Given that choice I’ll take the import every time.
Ingredients
- 1-1½ pounds fresh green beans
- ½ pound bacon (thick cut preferred)
Instructions
Wash the beans, cut the ends off and set them aside.
Dice the bacon. This will be easier if you put the bacon in the freezer for about a half-hour first.
Put the diced bacon in a frying pan over medium heat and cook until lightly browned but not crunchy.
Add the beans, toss to combine and cover the pan.
Cook until the skin starts to blister and turn brown.
Scoop out with a slotted spoon, or use tongs. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
