Peppery Bacon Green Beans

By Heritage330

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 2 bacon slices, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add beans; cook 5 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water; drain.

2. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add beans; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Cook 2 minutes. Top with bacon.