Spanish Green Beans With Bacon

Cookgirl's Note:

The quasi-classic Spanish side dish known as judias verdes con jamon. I substituted bacon for the Serrano ham. From 500 All-Time Great Recipes.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb fresh green beans or 1 lb frozen green bean
• 3 tablespoons fruity olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 3 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled (Serrano ham or Parma ham can be substituted)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot of salted water cook the green beans about 5-6 minutes, only until just tender but still with some "bite".
2. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute. DO NOT burn the garlic!
3. Drain the green beans well and add to the saucepan with the garlic. Cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the crumbled bacon. NOTE: If using Serrano or Parma ham, add it at the same time with the garlic.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Chef rmshill]

I love these an so did my kids! Healthy and tastey. I used turkey bacon.

[iewe]

Very good! I love bacon in my green beans. Did not really measure anything, just kind of threw it all together and it was fabulous. Thanks!

[Susie D]

I used a smoky applewood bacon & frozen green beans. The combination of garlic, onion, & bacon adds so much to green beans. Very enjoyable.