Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh stringless green beans
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 teaspoons bacon fat
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons beet sugar (or sugar)
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

Method

  • Prepare the green beans for cooking by rinsing and removing tips.
  • Steam green beans 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • In a large skillet heat fat or oil and cook onion until caramelized; add garlic.
  • Add green beans to skillet and stir thoroughly.
  • In a small bowl mix together vinegar and sugar and pour over beans, stirring well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in bacon crumbles.
  • Serve.