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carol's green beans with garlic

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Carol Parkhurst
@mscarole
Wilton, NY

A VERY FESTIVE SIDE DISH TO SERVE.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For carol's green beans with garlic

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, room temperature
  • 4 lg
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 c
    onions, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • dash
    pepper, [to our taste]
  • 1 can
    [14 oz] chicken broth, fat-free
  • 1 1/2 lb
    green beans, fresh [cut in 1 inch pieces]
  • 6-8 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled

How To Make carol's green beans with garlic

  • 1
    IN A SAUCEPAN, MELT BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL OVER A MEDIUM HEAT.
  • 2
    ADD ONIONS, COOK ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THEN ADD GARLLIC; DO NOT LET GARLIC BURN.
  • 3
    ADD CHICKEN BROTH, SUGAR, SALT AND PEPPER; BRING TO A BOIL.
  • 4
    ADD GREEN BEANS, RETURN TO BOILING, COVER AND REDUCE HEAT TO LOW.
  • 5
    SIMMER 10-15 MINUTES OR UNTIL BEANS ARE TENDER.
  • 6
    PLACED PREPARED BEANS IN A SERVING DISH; TOP WITH CRUMBLED BACON.
  • 7
    SERVE HOT.
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