Lemon Bacon Almond Green Beans
Green beans get a serious upgrade with smoky bacon, sweet sautéed onion, toasted almonds and a bright lemony finish. This is the side that turns a simple roast-chicken dinner into something worth inviting people over for.
Ingredients
Method
- Blanch green beans in salted boiling water for 3 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain well.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel, leaving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet. Add Ellbee's Bacon Organic Olive Oil and onion; cook until golden.
- Add Ellbee's Lemon Zest Gourmet Garlic and green beans. Sauté until hot and tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in Ellbee's Champagne Balsamic Vinegar, lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, bacon and almonds. Season and serve immediately.
Notes
Time: 30 min
Kitchen tip: Blanching the beans first locks in their vivid color and lets you finish the dish quickly when dinner is ready.
