GREEN BEANS WITH BACON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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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.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Cook beans in boiling water for 2 minutes.
  • Drain; rinse under cold water.
  • Drain well; set aside.
  • Cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Remove bacon, crumble.
  • Set aside.
  • Add green onions to bacon fat in skillet; saute 1 minute.
  • Remove skillet from heat; let cool slightly.
  • Add sugar and vinegar to skillet; stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Stir in crumbled bacon.
  • Pour vinaigrette over beans, tossing gently to coat.
  • Sprinkle with almonds.

Musika Mulaudzi
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I love the combination of green beans, bacon, and balsamic vinegar.


Pinky Akhter
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This recipe is easy to make and very flavorful.


Faith Blackshear
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Johnpeter Gwabo
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Jaime Simpson
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I made this recipe for a vegetarian friend and she loved it.


Belto Zacarias
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This recipe is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Nicole Noble
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I used a different type of vinegar in the vinaigrette and it was still very good.


Yitbarek Yigezu
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I added some chopped walnuts to the green beans and they were delicious.


Hanif Mirani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Allison Meadows
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The bacon and balsamic vinaigrette made all the difference.


Mpho Madigwa
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the green beans.


Peter Barnette
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I used fresh green beans from my garden and they were delicious. The bacon and balsamic vinaigrette were also great.


Junel Chakma
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the balsamic vinaigrette.


Abishanth Abi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The green beans are always perfectly cooked and the bacon and balsamic vinaigrette are a great combination.


Naomi Payne
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans were perfectly crisp-tender and the bacon added a delicious smoky flavor. The balsamic vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity.