Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13

Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe for a savory side dish

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 lb green beans , cut into 2 inch pieces
	2 slices bacon
	1 tablespoon chopped shallot
	2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-4

Calories

170

Sugar

Fat

12g

Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing is a classic side dish that is perfect to accompany any protein. The combination of green beans with a savory bacon dressing is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This dish is easy to make and can be served as a hot or cold side dish. The bacon in this recipe gives the dish an added layer of flavor, making it perfect for those who enjoy savory dishes.

Instructions

1.	Blanch the green beans in a pot of boiling, salted water for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
2.	Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
3.	In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp.
4.	Remove the bacon from the skillet and let it cool before crumbling.
5.	Add the shallot to the skillet with the bacon grease and cook until softened.
6.	Add the vinegar to the skillet and cook until reduced.
7.	Pour the warm bacon dressing over the green beans and top with the crumbled bacon.

PROS

This dish is a savory and flavorful addition to any meal.

The combination of the bacon and shallot dressing perfectly complements the fresh green beans.

CONS

This dish may be high in fat and sodium due to the bacon and the salted water used for boiling the green beans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are a great source of fiber, which can promote healthy digestion and lower cholesterol levels.
The addition of shallots to this dish may also provide anti-inflammatory benefits.