Green Beans With Shallot Dressing

With this delicious dressing, green beans are totally yummers! My kids had two servings each last night!

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

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.

Per Serving: 130 calories; protein 1.5g; carbohydrates 2.7g; fat 12.4g; cholesterol 3.7mg; sodium 300.3mg.

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