Green Beans With Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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: 20 mins
• 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.