2071. GREEN BEANS with BACON and HAZELNUTS

makes 4 servings, 3/4 cup each


1 teaspoon canola oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup water
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water; cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender. Remove from heat and stir in bacon, hazelnuts and salt.


bacon recipe courtesy of: EatingWell Magazine, December 2005/January 2006