You always need something green on your holiday dinner menu...even if it is drenched with bacon, it still counts!

Braised Green Beans with Bacon
adapted from Emeril Lagasse

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.  Add the bacon and cook until browned.  Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent.

Add the green beans to the pot.  Toss well with the bacon and onions.

Add chicken broth, increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.  Cover pot and cook for 6 minutes. 

Season to taste with salt and pepper, replace lid and cook for 1-2 minutes longer.  Remove from heat and serve.