Bacon 'n Green Beans

Name: Bacon 'n Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh green beans; 1 lb bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces (don't worry about separating them, they'll do that on their own when they cook); 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 14 cup sliced almonds; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 12 teaspoon salt (to taste)

8 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh green beans
1 lb bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces (don't worry about separating them, they'll do that on their own when they cook)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
14 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon lemon juice
12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Directions

1

Prepare and wash the beans, and blanch them in a large pot of boiling water for one minute.
2

Drain and set aside.
3

Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
4

Toast the almonds until just golden, about two minutes.
5

In a large skillet, cook the bacon chunks over medium high heat until not quite crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
6

Drain on paper towels and discard the rendered grease, reserving about 1 tbsp in the skillet.
7

Add the garlic and lemon juice to the bacon grease and sautee for one minute.
8

Add the beans, salt and pepper, turning to coat.
9

On a large platter, arrange the beans.
10

Cover with the bacon pieces and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.
11

Serve immediately.