String Beans With Thyme and Sage

Several years ago a friend of mine came over and made this recipe. I fell in love with it and everyone I have served it to loves it. It goes well with just about everything from pork chops to roasts to fried fish. Use fresh string beans, preferrably thin ones for the best flavor. I use turkey bacon, but any kind of bacon will work and if you are a vegetarian, omitting it completely won't make it any less delicious.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  fresh string bean, stemmed and cut in half
• 2  slices bacon, julienned
• 1  small onion, chopped fine
• 2  large garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
•  salt and pepper
•  water

Directions

1. Heat pan to medium and add butter, olive oil, bacon onions and garlic.
2. Saute for about 3-4 minutes and then add string beans.
3. Saute on med high heat for about 3 minutes.
4. Then add sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Keep stirring for one minute.
5. Add some water, about a few spoons and stir another minute.
6. Then reduce flame to low and cook til done, about 3 minutes.
7. The cooking time is up to you. I prefer a bit of bite to my beans, so they are done within 7-8 minutes.