Hot Bean And Potato Salad(Serve With Meat Or Fish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 medium-size onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
4 medium size potatoes, peeled if desired and sliced
about 3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen green beans
1/4 c. bottled oil-vinegar type Italian dressing or to taste

Preparation

Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp.
Drain on paper towels; crumble and reserve.
Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat.
Add onion and garlic; stirring occasionally, cook until golden, about 3 minutes.
Stir in potatoes and water; season with salt.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Add beans; cover and cook 8 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Drain any liquid.
Sprinkle with salad dressing and bacon.
Toss gently. Makes 4 servings.
Per serving:
236 calories, 6 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 13 g fat, 7 mg cholesterol and 656 mg sodium.