Smothered Green Beans

A Recipe for 4-6

1 pound fresh green beans snipped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1/4 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
½ cup crispy bacon drained and crumbled
½ cup pecans
Salt and pepper to taste

In a pot of boiling water blanch the green beans until bright green but still crispy (about 4 minutes)then remove and reserve. Meanwhile heat the oil in a skillet over high heat and begin to sauté the sliced onion and bell pepper. Next add in the green beans and continue to sauté over high heat. Finish the dish by adding the bacon, pecans and season to taste.