Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2/3 c. vinegar
  • 1 can (1 lb.) cut green beans, drained
  • 1 can (1 lb.) cut wax beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 onion, sliced

Method

  • Using scissors, snip bacon strips into small pieces into 2-quart casserole.
  • Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes; stir after 2 minutes.
  • With slotted spoon, remove cooked bacon pieces to paper towels to drain.
  • To bacon drippings in casserole add sugar and cornstarch; blend well.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and vinegar. Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes, until thick.
  • Add drained beans and onion slices to sauce in casserole; stir well.
  • Cover; microwave on High 6 minutes.
  • Stir after 3 minutes.
  • Let compote stand 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors.
  • Sprinkle cooked bacon pieces over top and serve.
  • Makes 8 to 10 first course servings or 4 to 5 servings as vegetable.