HARICOTS VERTS WITH BACON AND CHESTNUTS

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Haricots Verts with Bacon and Chestnuts image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Bacon     Green Bean     Fall     Family Reunion     Chestnut     Potluck     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed
4 bacon slices
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup bottled peeled roasted whole chestnuts, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook beans in a medium pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water), uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
  • Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving fat in skillet, then crumble. Add butter to fat in skillet along with beans, chestnuts, bacon, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

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