Green Beans with Bacon, Onion and Tomato

Enjoy these beans with bacon, onion and tomato - a flavorful side dish. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

or 3 slices bacon, cut up

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

clove garlic, finely chopped

teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

tablespoons lemon or lime juice

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1

Place beans in 1 inch water in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
2

In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon fat in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
3

Cook onion in bacon fat in skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in tomato, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through. Drizzle with lemon juice. Garnish with bacon.