Green Beans With Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by Chris from Kansas

"These beans are delicious and perfect for a special dinner party or everyday meal. I often substitute 2 cans green beans (cooked) for the fresh."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans
• 2 slices bacon
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar

directions

1. Cook beans in boiling water for 2 minutes.
2. Drain; rinse under cold water.
3. Drain well; set aside.
4. Cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
5. Remove bacon, crumble.
6. Set aside.
7. Add green onions to bacon fat in skillet; saute 1 minute.
8. Remove skillet from heat; let cool slightly.
9. Add sugar and vinegar to skillet; stir until sugar dissolves.
10. Stir in crumbled bacon.
11. Pour vinaigrette over beans, tossing gently to coat.
12. Sprinkle with almonds.

Reviews

[Mama Cee Jay]

great side for Thanksgiving dinner!

 

[srh9190]

We loved this! Left out the almonds though.

 

[DailyInspiration]

I prepared this dish for a dinner party this past weekend. I made them to accompany chicken parmesan and they were delicious. I did cook the green beans a bit longer than indicated; otherwise, I followed the recipe as written. Next time I might saute the beans in the vinegarette to warm them up a bit and to coat them more evenly. My Company loved them and had seconds!

 

[teresas]

Excellent dish! I have it in one of my Weight Watchers cookbooks. It has only 1 point per serving. I make this often. It uses minced shallots instead of green onions. Wonderful side dish. Thanks Chris for posting.

 

[SammieSue33]

This was delicious. Great way to dress-up boring beans. I used frozen beans because fresh were unavailable. I just steamed them in the microwave according to the package directions then tossed them in. I will definately make this again.