Green beans with cranberries

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed

6 slices bacon

1 cup fresh cranberries

4 ounces feta

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside but leave the grease in the pan.  Add the green beans to the pan with the bacon grease. (*see note) Sauté for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally until the green beans start to "char". At this point, cover the skillet with a lid and let steam for another 5-7 minutes.  Remove the lid, add the cranberries and sauté for another 2 minutes until the cranberries are warmed through and starting to burst. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Plate the green beans with the cranberries, crumble the feta cheese and bacon on top and serve warm.