Green Bean Supreme

I have been using this recipe for ages. I found it in the newspaper years ago and I like to make it when I have company as a side dish with whatever else I happen to be making, i.e. steak, chicken or chops. If you're a garlic lover, then just crush the cloves into the beans rather than leaving them whole.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 7  slices bacon
• 1⁄2 quart green beans
• 1⁄2 quart  yellow beans
• 1  lb mushroom
• 4  cloves garlic
• 1  teaspoon sweet basil
• 1  pinch thyme
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Parboil beans in salted water 7-10 minutes, then drain.
2. Cut bacon into 1" slices and begin to fry slowly.
3. Add mushrooms and garlic cloves.
4. Stir and fry until mushrooms are cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove garlic cloves.
6. Add the green beans and mix together, then season to taste with salt and pepper.