Serves: 5
Total Calories: 23

1/4 cup bacon drippings, or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1 onion, whole
1 pint green beans, canned or fresh
1 bay leaf
1 Salt and pepper to taste
1 Crushed red pepper flakes or paprika

Fill a large pot with about 1–2 inches of water. Add bacon drippings or oil. Add garlic and onions. Bring this to a slow boil and simmer. Add green beans, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to another slow simmer. Simmer until green beans glisten with the oil, and seasonings have married. Garnish with sprinklings of crushed red pepper flakes or paprika, and serve with freshly made corn muffins.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 23
Calories from Fat: 0

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