Haricot Vert French Green Beans with Bacon and Onions
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Haricot Vert French Green Beans with Bacon and Onions. Combining tender-crisp haricot vert with the smoky richness of crispy bacon, the sweetness of caramelized onions, and a hint of garlic, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavor and texture. A quick blanch ensures the green beans stay vibrant and fresh, while a touch of butter and optional red pepper flakes add a luxurious finish. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or a gourmet touch to weeknight meals, this easy-to-make side dish pairs beautifully with poultry, beef, or seafood. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser that’s both simple and sophisticated. Add this unforgettable side to your table today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams haricot vert (French green beans)
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water for seasoning.
Trim the ends off the haricot vert and rinse them under cold water.
Blanch the haricot vert in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet.
While the bacon is cooking, thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the olive oil and butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts.
Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and add it back into the skillet with the onions and garlic.
Add the blanched haricot vert to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the green beans are heated through.
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2021 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1393 mg | 30% | |
*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.
