Nana’s Legendary Green Bean Delight Recipe
This delightful green bean dish features crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and almonds, creating a savory and crunchy side. Perfect for any meal, it combines fresh ingredients with rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and cleaned
- 4 slices bacon chopped into small pieces
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
- Remove the bacon, leaving the drippings in the skillet, and set aside on a paper towel.
- Add the finely diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the trimmed green beans and sauté for about 5 minutes until they brighten in color.
- Drizzle olive oil over the beans, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Fold in the crispy bacon pieces and sliced almonds.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the mixture and toss to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra sliced almonds.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, serve on a platter with extra balsamic vinegar and fresh parsley.