green beans with shallot dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 slice bacon
• 1/2 pound thin french green beans (haricots verts)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon bacon drippings
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slice on a paper towel-lined plate. let cool and crumble bacon. reserve 1 teaspoon of bacon drippings.
• place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. add the green beans, recover, and steam until just tender, 3 minutes.
• whisk together olive oil, dijon-style mustard, vinegar, bacon drippings, and shallot in a bowl. toss hot, steamed green beans in a bowl with the dressing and crumbled bacon, and serve.