Mixed Beans With Bacon And Almonds

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 slices imitation bacon (morningstar farms or similar) or 4 slices bacon
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen butter beans
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 if using imitation bacon, use one of the methods included on the package to obtain the desired consistency (soft or crisp).
• 2 if using regular bacon, cook in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp. using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• 3 add the sugar snap peas and green beans to a large saucepan of salted boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes. drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again. set aside.
• 4 cook the butter beans and lima beans in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes or until tender. drain.
• 5 combine peas and beans in serving bowl, crumble bacon on top, and sprinkle with the almonds. season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.