Green Beans Olé

 

1

lb fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

4

slices bacon, cut up

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1

teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

2

tablespoons lemon or lime juice

• 1 In 2-quart saucepan, place green beans in 1 inch water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
• 2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crisp; drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Cook onion in bacon fat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• 3 Stir tomato, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper into onion. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in green beans; heat through. Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with bacon.