TRA VIGNE GREEN BEANS RECIPE

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The title of this recipe translates to among the vines in Italian. I was inspired by a restaurant in the Napa Valley called, yes you guessed it, Tra Vigne. The flavors in this dish to me represent the essence of its title.?Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
12 bacon strips, chopped
2 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups white grape juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and immediately place green beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
  • In the same skillet saute shallots in bacon drippings until tender. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add green beans and bacon, cook until heated through. Sprinkle with chives.
  • Yield: 9 servings.
  • To Make Ahead: Boil the green beans, chill in ice water and drain as directed a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Originally published as Tra Vigne Green Beans in Taste of Home Christmas Annual
  • Annual 2011, p47
  • Nutritional Facts
  • cup equals 130 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 338 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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