Bacon Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 pounds green beans trimmed

• kosher salt

• 1/2 pound bacon chopped

• 1 small yellow onion minced

• 3 garlic cloves minced

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1/2 lemon juiced

Utensils:

• large pot

• slotted spoon

• large bowl

• large skillet

• tongs

• plate

• paper towels

Instructions:

1. prepare ingredients

2. get a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil

3. place the green beans into the boiling water for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender then remove to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking

4. drain the beans and pat dry once cooled

5. get a large skillet over low heat and add 1/2 lb of chopped bacon and cook until crispy

6. remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess grease

7. remove all but 2 tbsp of bacon grease from the skillet and increase the heat to medium

8. add 1 small minced onion to the pan and saute for 4-5 minutes until translucent

9. add 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan

10. add 1 tsp of red pepper flakes to the pan and saute together for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

11. add the blanched green beans to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until heated through

12. return the cooked bacon to the pan

13. add the juice of half a lemon to the pan

14. add salt and pepper to taste and toss together

When you are ready for serving, serve on the side of a dish.