Green Beans Sauteed with Bacon

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Ingredients

• 1 3/4 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 bacon slices, chopped
• 5 green onions, chopped, white bottoms and light green tops only
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place green beans and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce wrap with a fork. Microwave on high for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender, then plunge green beans into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well. Set aside.
2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in a small bowl. Discard remaining drippings and carefully wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
3. Sauteed green onions in skillet in hot reserved drippings over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add green beans, salt and pepper and sauteed for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in bacon.