Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon

Ingredients:

– 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
– 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 4 slices of bacon, chopped
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)

 Instructions:

1. **Cook the Bacon:**
– In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet.

2. **Cook the Vegetables:**
– Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
– Add the cubed potatoes to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.

3. **Add the Green Beans:**
– In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and add the green beans to the skillet with the potatoes.

4. **Combine and Serve:**
– Stir the cooked bacon back into the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
– Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
– Serve hot as a side dish or a light main course.

Enjoy your delicious green beans and potatoes with bacon!