Green Beans & Mushrooms
1 pound of green beans
1 slice of bacon or 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine
1 small onion, peeled and cut fine
one 3 ounce can of chopped mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon of salt
quick grind of fresh pepper
1/4 teaspoon of powdered nutmeg
1/3 cup of light cream
Wash and string beans. Cut slantwise into 1 inch lengths. Cook bacon in
skillet. when crisp, remove and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but
2 tablespoons fat. If butter or margarine is used in place of bacon, add
to skillet. Add beans, onion, mushrooms and their liquid, salt, pepper
and nutmeg. Cover. Turn heat low, cook slowly 20 to 25 minutes. If more
liquid is needed, add 2 or 3 tablespoons of water. when beans are tender
pour cream over. Heat 3 or 4 minutes. Serve at once, sprinkled with
bacon. Makes 4 servings
Green Beans, Peasant Style: Substitute for mushrooms 3 peeled, chopped
tomatoes. Add 2 diced pared potatoes, omit nutmeg. Increase salt as
desired. Cook as described, 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Makes 5 servings
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