Butterbeans with Bacon and Green Onions

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 2  (10-ounce) packages frozen butterbeans
• 6  lean bacon slices
• 4  green onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  pepper

Preparation

Cook butterbeans according to package directions, and set aside.

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.

Sauté green onions and garlic in drippings until tender. Stir in beans, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook just until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with bacon.