Bacon-Onion Green Beans

This wasn't a new recipe for me, but I knew it was good, so I made it as a veggie side dish for our family's Thanksgiving meal.

Bacon-Onion Green Beans
6-8 servings    114 calories/serving

1&1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
3 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sliced toasted almonds
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions:
Place beans in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.  Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.  Remove to paper towels.  Drain skillet except for 1 tablespoon drippings.  Saute garlic and onion in the drippings until tender.  Stir in the vinegar, tarragon, salt, and pepper.

Drain beans and place in a large serving bowl.  Stir or spread the onion mixture and bacon over beans.  Sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds.