Green Beans with Zucchini

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2  pounds  fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4  cup  butter or margarine
• 1  small onion, diced
• 2  medium zucchini, sliced
• 6  bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  pepper

Preparation

Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover, in a large Dutch oven, 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.

Add sliced zucchini, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in beans, bacon, salt, and pepper, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.