Harvest Skillet Green Beans with Bacon & Cranberry Pear Balsamic
Bring the flavors of the garden straight to your table with this simple skillet recipe. Fresh green beans are lightly sautéed in garlic butter, tossed with crispy bacon, and finished with a splash of cranberry pear white balsamic vinegar for a sweet and savory side dish that's ready in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 pound green beans fresh
- ¼ cup cranberry pear white balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup crispy bacon crumbled
- ½ tsp salt coarse kosher
- ½ tsp pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Prepare green beans by removing stem ends and rinsing beans.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add olive oil and butter.
- After butter is melted, add garlic and sauté for one minute. Don't let it brown.
- Add the green beans and toss with the garlicky butter.
- Add the water and cover with lid to steam the green beans for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove lid and allow the water to evaporate for a minute or two.
- Drizzle with the vinegar and toss beans together. Sauté for a couple more minutes until the beans are glazed and tender.
- Toss with the crumbled bacon and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
Substitute cranberry pear white balsamic vinegar with regular white or dark balsamic.
Store leftover green beans in airtight container and reheat in skillet or microwave.