1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
8 slices of bacon, chopped
2 shallots (about 2/3 cups), sliced into thin rings
salt & pepper, to taste
1
Blanch green beans in boiling salted water, cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-
tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain & pat dry.
2
Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on
paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Add shallots, cook over
medium- low heat and sauté 4 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add
beans; sauté 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Taste and season with salt and
pepper, if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and top with cooked bacon.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
8 slices of bacon, chopped
2 shallots (about 2/3 cups), sliced into thin rings
salt & pepper, to taste