Tom's Bacon-Balsamic Green Beans

Tom's Bacon-Balsamic Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 pounds green beans
• 4 bacon slices
• ¼ cup minced shallots
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup Celia's Traditional White Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

1. Cook green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well; set aside.
3. Vinaigrette:
5. Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet. Crumble; set aside. Add shallots to bacon fat in skillet; sauté 1 minute. Add almonds; sauté 1 minute. Remove and let cool. Add sugar and vinegar; stir until sugar dissolves. Add crumbled bacon.
7. Pour vinaigrette over beans, tossing gently to coat.