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Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots

Source of Recipe


Bon Appétit, December 2000






List of Ingredients



• 2-1/2 lbs. green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  
• 8 bacon slices, thinly sliced crosswise
  
• 3 Tbsp butter
  
• 2/3 cup finely chopped shallots (about 4 large)
  






Instructions



1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag, and refrigerate.)
   
   
2. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet.
   
   
3. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add beans and sauté until heated through, about 6 minutes. Add bacon to skillet and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
   
   Makes 10 servings.