Garlic Buttered Green Beans 'N Carrots With Bacon

Add this side dish to your menu and you won't be disappointed. I also like to sometimes substitute fresh green beans for the frozen. Cook time does not include the 10 minutes or so to cook the bacon.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 7  slices bacon
• 2 (9 ounce) packages  frozen green beans, thawed
• 6  medium carrots, cut into 3 ",long strips
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  cloves  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon just until crisp, turning occasionally.
2. Remove bacon and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings in skillet.
3. Drain bacon on paper towels.
4. Add carrots to skillet along with butter and stir fry over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
5. Add green beans and garlic and continue stir frying until vegetables are done.
6. Stir black pepper into vegetables and remove from heat.
7. Transfer to a serving dish, crumble bacon and sprinkle over top of vegetables.