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Green Beans with Bacon Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Green Beans with Bacon Balsamic Vinaigrette

Course Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of green beans ends trimmed
  • 2 bacon slices
  • 3 tbsp shallots minced
  • 3 tbsp almond slivers
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white or brown balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the green beans in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until tender yet still crisp.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside on a paper towel to dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble; set aside.
  • Add shallots to bacon fat in the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove the shallots and almonds and set aside.
  • Add sugar and vinegar to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the green beans, crumbled bacon, almonds, and shallots, season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, then mix until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy.