Categories: Vegetables- Beans, peas

Ingredients

• 2 lb. fresh haricots verts (tiny green beans), trimmed
• 6 large shallots
• vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup lightly slated roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 5 slices)

Directions

1. Cook beans in boiling salted water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

2. Cut shallots crosswise into thin slices; separate into rings. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a heavy saucepan; heat over medium high heat to 350 degrees. Fry shallots, in batches, 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp. Remove from skillet using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

3. Cook vinegar and sugar in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes or until reduced to 3 Tbsp. Stir in butter until blended. Add beans, and saute 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange on a serving platter. Top with shallots, almonds, and bacon. Serve immediately.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back