Zippy Green Beans Recipe
- 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 bacon strips, diced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or apple juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings.
- In the drippings, saute onion until tender. add wine or apple juice, sugar, vinegar and salt. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain beans; top with onion mixture. Sprinkle with bacon; toss to coat.
