Anyone will eat their greens when they come wrapped in bacon, like in this easy dinner recipe.
Yield: 4 servingsPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10-15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesDifficulty Rating: Easy
Nutritional Highlights: Green beans are fairly low-calorie but pack a powerful antioxidant punch.
Recipe Created By: Kristen Winston Catering Recipe From: Tennessee Home and Farm
Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans
8 bacon strips, partially cooked
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Blanch green beans in salted boiling water, until tender yet still crisp. Cool beans under running water. Wrap about 15 beans in each strip of bacon and secure with a wooden toothpick.
Place on a foil-covered baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until bacon is done.
In a skillet, sauté shallot in butter until tender. Add vinegar, sugar, and salt; heat through.
Remove bundles to a serving bowl or platter; pour sauce over and serve immediately.
Recipe From: Farm Flavor - www.farmflavor.com
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