Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Zest of half a lemon
Instructions
- Prepare a large bowl filled with ice water and set aside.
- In a deep pan or a pot, fill with water 2/3rds of the way and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and boil for 4-5 minutes or until tender and crisp. Strain and immediately add the green beans to the ice. Allow to cool completely, strain, and pat dry. Set aside.
- Using a large pan, bring to medium heat and add the almonds. Rotate and saute for 3-5 minutes or until the almonds are lightly toasted. Set aside and clean out the pan.
- Using the same pan, add the bacon and cook until crisp. Set aside and reserve about 2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
- To the same pan over medium heat and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent. Add the blanched green beans, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Stir for 4-5 minutes or until green beans are tender.
- Add the green beans to a serving dish and top with almonds, bacon, and lemon zest. Serve with a serving spoon.
Notes
All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 94
- Fat: 4.7g
- Carbohydrates: 11.2g
- Fiber: 4g