Balsamic Green Beans

By BearForce

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. haricots verbs
• 6 large shallots
• Vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup lightly salted roasted almonds, coarse lay chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook beans for 4 minutes. Drain and put in cold water.

Cut shallots crosswise into thin slices, separate into rings. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a heavy saucepan; heat over medium heat to 350 degrees. Fry shallots for 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain.

3. Cook vinegar and sugar in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often until reduced to 3 Tbsp. Stir in butter. Add beans and sauté 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on serving platter and top with shallots, almonds and bacon. Serve immediately.