Drain well and pat dry; transfer the beans to a large bowl. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the ...

Wax beans, though, are pale to golden yellow because they don't contain chlorophyll. Additionally, the chlorophyll content is why green string beans change color when they're cooked, while wax ...