GARLIC/MUSTARD GREEN BEANS

  • GARLIC/MUSTARD GREEN BEANS

    2+1/4 pounds fresh green beans
    3 slices turkey bacon
    1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1+1/4 cups)
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    4 teaspoons brown mustard
    3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon salt

    Wash and trim fresh beans. Cook, covered, in very large saucepan with a small amount of boiling water for 20 to 25 minutes or until crisp/tender.

    Meanwhile, cook bacon in skillet or microwave until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels, crumble, and set aside. Cook onion and garlic in drippings over medium heat for 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in mustard, seasoning or pepper, and salt. cook about 30 seconds more. Toss beans with onion mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. Makes 12 side dish servings.

    calories...41
    total fat...1g
    saturated fat...0
    cholesterol ...1mg
    sodium...170mg
    carbs...7g
    fiber...3g
    protein...2g

    Enjoy!!!

    Meg
  • Wow, this sounds great! I'm looking forward to trying it...