Haricots Verts with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this exquisite recipe for Haricots Verts with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette. Tender-crisp French green beans are blanched to perfection, then coated in a luxurious, tangy-sweet vinaigrette made from crispy bacon drippings, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and finely minced shallots. Crunchy crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley complete this dish, making it an irresistible combination of vibrant flavors and textures. Perfect for elegant dinner parties or an indulgent weeknight treat, this quick and easy side pairs beautifully with roasted meats or grilled fish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Haricots verts (French green beans)
- 4 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium Shallot, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
Drain the haricots verts and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set them aside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble the bacon once it has cooled slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and add the minced shallot to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Whisk the Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar into the skillet with the shallots, then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Stir in salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the drained haricots verts to the skillet with the warm vinaigrette. Toss to coat the beans evenly.
Transfer the coated haricots verts to a serving dish. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and chopped parsley over the top.
Serve warm immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 681 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% | |
*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.
