Not your grama’s green beans

I don’t think I have ever had someone not LOVE my green beans.  I take the ordinary bland steamed bean and in the words of Emeril Agassi, “kick it up a notch”! lol.  This recipe is super easy and extremely mouth-watering!!  It goes excellent with steak or pretty much anything on the grill.

And this is what you’ll need:

·         Fresh green beans

·         ½ of container of  cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)

·         ¼ lb of bacon

·         2 cloves of garlic (minced)

·         2 table spoons of butter or margarine

·         Salt

·         Pepper

Cook the bacon as directed until crispy and set aside.  Add fresh green beans to boiling, salted water and boil for approximately 6-8 minutes.  (You want a tender but firm green bean). 

Heat a skillet and add butter until bubbling.  Throw in the tomato halves garlic and salt & pepper to taste, tossing for approximately 2-3 minutes in medium heat. (You want to heat the tomatoes and infuse the butter with the garlic but not completely reduce the tomatoes to nothing).

Drain the green beans, place in a serving dish and pour tomatoes (with butter & garlic) right over the green beans.  Crumble the crispy bacon and sprinkle over.  Just that simple!!    

**In the past I’ve added some shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.  To die for!**

Hope you guys enjoy the dish! 

HAPPY COOKING!