GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND SHALLOTS

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These are great. 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 Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 slice bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 c shallot, finely chopped (about 4 large)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • 2. Drain. Rinse under cold water.
  • 3. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate.)
  • 4. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  • 5. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
  • 6. Discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet.
  • 7. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat.
  • 8. Add shallots and saute until tender and golden, about 4 minutes.
  • 9. Add beans and saute until heated through, about 6 minutes.
  • 10. Add bacon to skillet and toss to blend.
  • 11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 12. Transfer to bowl and serve.

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