Saucy Green Beans

• fresh green beans or purple beans↗1 lb

  topped and tailed

• crushed tomatoes↗1 can

  (28 ounce)

• bacon2

  slices crisp, crumbled (optional)

• garlic↗4 cloves

  minced

• rosemary↗1 teaspoon

  or thyme

• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon

  1⁄8

• salt↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the beans, tomatoes, bacon (if using), garlic, rosemary (or thyme) and pepper in slow cooker.

2. 2

   Cover and cook on LOW until the beans are tender, 5 to 7 hours.

3. 3

   Add salt to taste if desired.