Green Beans With Zucchini and Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs green beans, fresh
• 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 zucchini, medium sized, sliced 1 /4-inch thick
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried savory or thyme
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and snap green beans, then steam 3-4 minutes - should still be a bit firm.

2. 2

   Drain and set aside in covered bowl.

3. 3

   In large skillet, saute bacon until crisp, remove with slotted spoon and set aside.

4. 4

   To the skillet, add enough oil to make about 3 tbsp of fat in the pan and saute onion, zucchini and the savoury or thyme.

5. 5

   Cook over medium-high heat until crisp-tender (4 min) and stir in beans, bacon, salt and pepper and heat through.