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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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!
Serving size | (631.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 679.8 |
Total Fat 52.1g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 12.4g | 0% |
Cholesterol 42.9mg | 0% |
Sodium 2188.2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 37.9g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 0% |
Total Sugars 16.0g | |
Protein 17.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 200.3mg | 0% |
Iron 5.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 1236.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories