Green Beans with Smokey Bacon Vinaigrette

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Sweet bacon vinaigrette lovingly caressing green beans. Discovered this combination during Thanksgiving dinner when a bottle of bacon vinaigrette was dropped onto my plate. The result was delicious. I like to add a bit of Cheddar. Bacon, green beans, and Cheddar just goes really well together for me.

Submitted by Frank 'exodus' Macera
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

  • ½ pound smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 yellow onion, sliced thin

  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Make an ice bath by filling a large pot with ice and water; set aside.

  2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans in the boiling water until slightly tender yet crisp, about 3 minutes; drain. Immediately plunge the green beans into the ice bath to stop them from cooking further. Drain and set aside.

  3. Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions to the bacon and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize and turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the green beans, red wine vinegar, and sugar; cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
13g Fat
13g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 245mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 359mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.