Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
This is a nice combination that was new to me. Green beans with mushrooms is a classic combination, but I'd never thought about throwing bacon into the mix.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 2 strips bacon, cut crosswise in thin strips
- 2 shallots, quartered
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Meanwhile, fill a bowl with ice and water. Cook the beans until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Dump into the ice water, leave for a few minutes, then drain.
- Heat a large, heavy sauté pan over medium heat and add the bacon. Sauté until crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on racks.
- Add the shallots to the bacon fat and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring often or shaking the pan, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the green beans and cook, stirring, until heated through. Adjust seasonings, sprinkle with the bacon, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 61mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g