Green Beans with Zucchini

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

1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover, in a large Dutch oven, 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
3. 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.