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St. John Style,
Islanders Favorite Recipes
Gretchen Labrenz

by Gretchen Labrenz

Bean Bundles add a special look to an elegant dinner as a side dish.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cans vertical packed green beans
• ½ lb. bacon

Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon onion juice

Method:

Bean Bundles:
Drain beans. Divide into bundles of about 5 beans each. Cut 1 slice of bacon in half; wrap around beans and secure with a toothpick. Broil on a rack until the bacon is cooked.

Sauce:
Combine butter, vinegar, salt, paprika, parsley and onion juice; simmer until hot. Pour over the cooked bean bundles and serve.