Green Beans with Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Bits of crispy bacon, almonds, and balsamic vinegar can dress up steamed green beans and make them appealing even to the veggie-averse. Or try the same method with any of your favorite veggies from cabbage to peas to corn. Ingredients:
2 pounds green beans |
2 bacon slices |
1/4 cup minced shallots |
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar |
Directions:
1. Cook green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well; set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet. Crumble; set aside. Add shallots to bacon fat in skillet; sauté 1 minute. Add almonds; sauté 1 minute. Remove and let cool. Add sugar and vinegar; stir until sugar dissolves. Add crumbled bacon.
3. Pour vinaigrette over beans, tossing gently to coat.
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