Green beans, with their crisp texture and slightly sweet flavor, pair wonderfully with the salty, smoky richness of bacon and the aromatic pungency of shallots. This combination of flavors and textures creates a side dish that is both satisfying and elegant, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The addition of a flavorful sauce, such as a simple lemon-butter sauce or a creamy garlic sauce, can further enhance the flavors of the green beans, bacon, and shallots.
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GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND SHALLOTS
Categories Side Bacon Green Bean Summer Shallot Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate.)
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add beans and sauté until heated through, about 6 minutes. Add bacon to skillet and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND SHALLOTS
These are awesome. I tried these one night at dinner with 6 people, and all agreed that they could eat these beans as the whole meal and forget everything else. I used pepper bacon which added a little more pizzazz.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate.)
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add beans and sauté until heated through, about 6 minutes. Add bacon to skillet and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 91.8, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3.1
STRING BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
Steps:
- Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 1/2 minutes only. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.
- Heat the butter and oil in a very large saute pan (12-inch diameter) or large pot and saute the shallots on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Drain the string beans and add to the shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, tossing well. Heat only until the beans are hot.
- If you're using regular string beans, blanch them for about 3 minutes, until they're crisp-tender.
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Trim the stem end off the green beans. Peel and finely chop the shallot.
- Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink and rinse with very cold water until cool. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. (The vegetables can be prepared up to this point, up to 4 hours ahead.)
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is just golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, increase the heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and serve immediately.
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOT DRESSING
With this delicious dressing, green beans are totally yummers! My kids had two servings each last night!
Provided by Jen Wolpert
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slice on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool and crumble bacon. Reserve 1 teaspoon of bacon drippings.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, recover, and steam until just tender, 3 minutes.
- Whisk together olive oil, Dijon-style mustard, vinegar, bacon drippings, and shallot in a bowl. Toss hot, steamed green beans in a bowl with the dressing and crumbled bacon, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 300.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
A green bean recipe with bacon that my kids love.
Provided by Susan Prestel
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt. Add bacon, increase heat to medium, and stir.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 301.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS AND BACON
Make and share this Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots and Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mer5901
Categories Greens
Time 22m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add EVOO and chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from pan to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add sliced shallots to the pan and cook in the bacon drippings until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add the green beans and chicken stock to the pan.
- Cook until desired tenderness, about 5 minutes.
- Toss with cooked bacon and salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.5, Sodium 169.1, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.7
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
A package of frozen green beans makes these "dill-icious" green beans a fast and tasty accompaniment to almost any main course. -Linda Rabbit, Charles City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook green beans according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Add the green beans, salt, dill and pepper; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEAN, BACON AND SHALLOT SAUTé
Bring some variety to your weeknights with the Green Bean, Bacon and Shallot Sauté from My Food and Family! Chopped shallots are skillet-sautéed in butter and added to this tasty shallot sauté with green beans and savory pieces of turkey bacon.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; set aside.
- Add butter to skillet; cook on medium heat until melted. Stir in shallots; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in beans and bacon; cook 2 to 3 min. until heated through, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking. - Cut the green beans into 2-inch pieces. This will help them cook evenly. - Use thick-cut bacon for a more flavorful dish. - Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will add a nice smoky flavor to the green beans. - Add the shallots to the bacon fat and cook until they are softened. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish. - Add the green beans to the bacon and shallots and cook until they are tender-crisp. This will usually take about 5-7 minutes. - Serve the green beans with bacon and shallots immediately. They can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course.Conclusion:
Green beans with bacon and shallots is a simple but flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh green beans and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. This dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is also a good option for a potluck or picnic.
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