Green Beans with Bacon Balsamic Vinaigrette
Transform your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Green Beans with Bacon Balsamic Vinaigrette! Crisp, tender green beans are blanched to perfection and tossed in a warm, tangy-sweet balsamic vinaigrette made with rich bacon drippings, honey, Dijon mustard, and aromatic minced garlic. The flavorful glaze cloaks each bean, while crunchy crumbled bacon adds a smoky, savory contrast that takes this dish to the next level. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy yet elegant side pairs beautifully with roasted meats, holiday spreads, or weeknight dinners. Perfect for showcasing fresh green beans, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between simplicity and indulgence—guaranteed to impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
While waiting for the water to boil, wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes. They should be bright green and slightly tender.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. After 2 minutes, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble into small pieces.
Reduce the heat to low and carefully pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the skillet.
To the skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Whisk in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the vinaigrette is well combined and slightly thickened.
Add the drained green beans back to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the vinaigrette. Cook for 2-3 minutes to reheat the beans.
Turn off the heat, stir in the crumbled bacon, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1898 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1224 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
