- 2 lbs of green beans, ends trimmed
- 2 bacon slices
- 3 tbsp shallots, minced
- 3 tbsp almond slivers
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white or brown balsamic vinegar
Cook the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until tender yet still crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking. Drain well and set aside.
Cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble; set aside.
Add shallots to bacon fat in the skillet, sauté for 1 minute. Add almonds, sauté for 1 minute. Remove the shallots and almonds and let cool.
Add sugar and vinegar; stir until sugar dissolves.
Add the green beans, crumbled bacon, almonds, and shallots then stir until evenly coated. Serve immediately. Enjoy.