Zippy Green Beans

Name: Zippy Green Beans
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 bacon strips, diced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup white wine or apple juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine or apple juice
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

1

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2

Meanwhile, in a
3

, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Stir in the wine, sugar, vinegar and salt.
4

Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain beans; top with onion mixture. Sprinkle with bacon; toss to coat.