New-Wave Succotash

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and trim beans and cut on the bias into 1 1/2-inch lengths.
2. 2
   Bring 1-inch of water to boil in a large nonstick skillet.
3. 3
   Add beans, cover and cook for 4 minutes, until bright green and almost tender.
4. 4
   Drain and set beans aside.
5. 5
   In same skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
6. 6
   Drain on paper towels and crumble.
7. 7
   Drain off all but 1 T grease in skillet.
8. 8
   While bacon cooks, cut corn off cob.
9. 9
   Cut tomato in half horizontally and gently squeeze out seeds and pulp; dice.
10. 10
    Heat butter in the same skillet with bacon grease over high heat.
11. 11
    Stir-fry corn, beans, and tomato until corn is cooked, about 4 minutes.
12. 12
    Stir in sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.