Brown-Sugar-Glazed Green Beans

This recipe features smoky bacon, oniony shallots and a touch of brown sugar.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs green beans, trimmed
• 4  slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2⁄3 cup shallot, sliced
• 1  tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 t dried thyme)
• 2  tablespoons  packed light brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
2. Add beans, cook just until tender but still bright green, 5 minutes.
3. Drain well.
4. Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
5. Add shallots and thyme; cook until shallots are tender and bacon is crisp, 3 minutes.
6. Stir in sugar; cook until golden, 2 minutes.
7. Add beans; toss well.
8. Stir in vinegar, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan.
9. Stir in salt and pepper.