Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing! Fresh, crisp green beans are blanched to perfection and tossed in a rich, savory dressing made from crispy bacon, sautéed red onion, garlic, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey for a hint of sweetness. This recipe balances bold flavors and textures, creating a comforting yet vibrant dish that’s perfect for holiday dinners or casual weeknight meals. Ready in just 30 minutes, these green beans are dressed to impress, combining the smoky allure of bacon with the freshness of garden vegetables. Serve them warm and watch them disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their color. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
Finely dice the red onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté over medium heat until the onion is softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Add the water to thin the dressing slightly, and whisk to combine everything.
Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and stir them into the warm dressing.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the beans are coated evenly with the dressing.
Cook for 1-2 minutes over low heat until the green beans are warmed through.
Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with extra bacon bits if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*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.
