Description
These are an old soul food heirloom favorite in the garden and what I remember eating frequently as a child. I grew the pole variety this summer and they are super prolific/productive. They taste like nothing you buy in a store – super meaty, tender, long-lasting flavor. And now they are a favorite in my own family. The beans will cook in this semi-salty broth, and won’t be as salty as is the broth.
Ingredients
- 4 cups trimmed heirloom green beans (such as Kentucky Wonder Beans)
- 1 slice bacon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pinch coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour about 1 inch of water into a saucepan; add green beans
- bacon
- garlic
- olive oil
- sea salt
- and pepper. Bring the water to a boil
- reduce heat to medium
- and place a cover on the saucepan. Cook beans until tender
- 7 to 10 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4