Green Bean Bundles

1. 1

   Blanch the green beans in boiling water for about 3 to 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Run under cold water to stop the cooking or plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain completely and pat dry with a paper towel and put in a casserole dish. Add red bell pepper strips.

3. 3

   Mix together the oil, mustard, garlic, salt and black pepper and pour over green beans and red bell peppers.

4. 4

   Marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 375.

6. 6

   Make a bundle of 8 or 9 beans and 2 or 3 strips of red bell pepper and wrap with half a bacon slice around each bundle. Secure with a tothpick and arrange in a single layer in the same casserole dish used for marinating.

7. 7

   Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the bacon is cooked.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.