Ingredients
- 4 cups trimmed heirloom green beans (such as Kentucky Wonder Beans)
- 1 slice bacon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pinch coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Pour about 1 inch of water into a saucepan; add green beans, bacon, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and place a cover on the saucepan. Cook beans until tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
