Green Beans With Shallot Dressing

Lightly-steamed, slender green beans get a kick from a fresh vinaigrette dressing made with bacon and shallots.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 slice bacon
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ pound thin French green beans (haricots verts)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
• 1 teaspoon bacon drippings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slice on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool and crumble bacon. Reserve 1 teaspoon of bacon drippings.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, recover, and steam until just tender, 3 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk together olive oil, Dijon-style mustard, vinegar, bacon drippings, and shallot in a bowl. Toss hot, steamed green beans in a bowl with the dressing and crumbled bacon, and serve.