Green Beans with Bacon

Name: Green Beans with Bacon
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 1/4 lb. fresh green beans; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 2 medium shallots, chopped; 1/4 c. chopped pecans (about 1 ounce); 6 tbsp. white-wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Oct 11, 2012

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Anna Williams

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

147

This Thanksgiving, swap-in this savory-sweet side dish for green bean casserole of years past. It's sure to stand out with bold ingredients like bacon and pecans.

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Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/4 lb. fresh green beans
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 medium shallots, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans (about 1 ounce)
6 Tbsp. white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot over high heat, bring 2 1/2 quarts salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add green beans and cook 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
2. Step 2In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Sauté shallots for 2 minutes; add pecans and cook for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; add vinegar and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Step 3Add reserved green beans to pan; cook over low heat until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a dish; top with reserved bacon.