Portuguese Green Beans

Contributed byGale McLinn
Sautéed green beans with bacon, olives, and garlic chips on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound green beans (fresh)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound bacon (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup ham (chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 2 onions (small, chopped)
  • 10 stuffed green olives (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Instructions

Place green beans in hot salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, or until stiff a bit crisp. Drain and place in cold water. Sauté bacon, ham, garlic, onions and sliced olives in olive oil. Add white wine and nutmeg. Drain beans well and add to wine mixture. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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