Fresh green beans get a flavourful upgrade with crispy bacon, sautéed shallots, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a sweet and tangy white balsamic dressing. A simple yet delicious side dish that adds a little something special to an everyday dinner or holiday spread.
PREP TIME
10 mins
COOK TIME
12 mins
SERVINGS
4
Ingredients
2 lbs Green Beans
2 Bacon slices
1/4 cup minced Shallots
3 tbsp Almonds, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1/4 cup White Balsamic vinegar
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2–3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain thoroughly and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet, crumble into small pieces, and set aside, leaving approximately 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
Add the minced shallots to the skillet and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the chopped almonds and continue cooking for another minute, until lightly toasted.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the brown sugar and white balsamic vinegar, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
Return the green beans to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the warm balsamic dressing. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, until heated through.
Stir in the crumbled bacon, reserving a little for garnish if desired.
Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with the remaining bacon, and serve warm.