Quick Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Nuts

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1/2 cup B. Lloyd's Glazed Walnut Pieces
4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound green beans, cleaned and tips removed
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Steps:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, crumble when cooled. Remove all but 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat from the skillet. Add the olive oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté 1 minute. Add green beans and sauté until al dente (about 8 minutes). Sprinkle with B. Lloyd's Glazed Walnut Pieces and bacon. Add salt and pepper. Toss and serve.

Serve alongside your favorite, pork, chicken or beef recipe