String Beans With Thyme and Sage

• 1 lb fresh string bean, stemmed and cut in half
• 2 slices bacon, julienned
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 34 teaspoon ground sage
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper
• water

1. Heat pan to medium and add butter, olive oil, bacon onions and garlic.
2. Saute for about 3-4 minutes and then add string beans.
3. Saute on med high heat for about 3 minutes.
4. Then add sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
5. Keep stirring for one minute.
6. Add some water, about a few spoons and stir another minute.
7. Then reduce flame to low and cook til done, about 3 minutes.
8. The cooking time is up to you.
9. I prefer a bit of bite to my beans, so they are done within 7-8 minutes.

fresh string bean, bacon, onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, ground sage, thyme, salt, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/string-beans-with-thyme-and-sage-342819 (may not work)