Servings: 4

Green Beans with Tomatoes and Bacon Recipe Ingredients: 3 tbsp Olive Oil 1 Onion, finely chopped Salt Black Pepper, freshly ground 3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 400g can Italian Tomatoes in juice, mashed Green Beans, stalk ends trimmed, blanched in 3 Rashers Rindless Bacon, diced Green Beans, stalk ends trimmed, blanched in

Directions:
Stalk ends and trim beans. Blanched in boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.

Heat the oil over moderate heat and add the garlic, bacon and onion.

Fry gently until the onion is soft.

Add the tomatoes, bring to the boil and simmer 5 minutes.

Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Add the beans, toss and cook gently until the beans are hot.

Remove from the heat and serve. Good with chicken or steak.