Haricots Verts with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
(from susieq10’s recipe box)
Made for Christmas 2011
Source: Myrecipes.com
Serves 8 peopleIngredients
- 2 pounds haricots verts, trimmed
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 medium)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted walnut oil
- 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted $
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
-
1. Cook beans in boiling water for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.
-
2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon. Add shallots to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Combine shallots and bacon in a large bowl. Add beans to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add beans, oil, vinegar, and salt to bacon mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with walnuts and parsley.