Smoky Green Beans with Bacon Vinaigrette
These smoky green beans with bacon vinaigrette are a delicious side dish that's perfect for any meal.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Smoked paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Bacon - 4 slices, chopped
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the green beans until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Add the vinaigrette to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the vinaigrette.
- Top the green beans with the crispy bacon before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 3g