Green Beans and Bacon

1 pound of fresh green beans
1/2 pound bacon (about 6 strips)
 2 tablsp Chopped garlic
1 chopped shallot
salt and pepper

Bring a large pot of salt water to boil.  Fry up the bacon and remove when done to cool.  Saute the shallot, salt pepper and garlic in the bacon drippings, reduce to med low when done. Throw the beans in the hot water and par boil 5 min. Then drain and toss the beans in with the garlic and shallot. Pan roast for 5-8 minutes and crumble the bacon and toss in the pan as well.  Remove from heat and serve.

This is a delicious way to eat fresh green beans.  Goes well with steak or fish. -Amy