Holiday Green Beans And Bacon

Green Beans and BaconIngredients:

7 slices bacon
2 9−ounce packages frozen whole green beans, thawed
6 medium carrots, cut into 3 to 4 inch long strips
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In a large skillet cook bacon, uncovered, over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until just crisp, turning occasionally.

2. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet; drain bacon on paper towels.

3. Add green beans, carrots, margarine or butter, and garlic to reserved drippings in skillet.

4. Stir fry over medium−high heat about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp−tender.

5. Crumble bacon. Stir pepper into vegetable mixture.

6. Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with crumbled bacon.