Green Bean Bacon Sauté

5 from 1 vote

This is an amazing side dish that is rich yet bright and sweet. It makes an excellent use of young green beans!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword bacon, green bean, italian, onion, side, tomato

Servings

Calories 354kcal

Author Jenny Ross

16 oz package bacon roughly chopped
12 oz haricot vert young green beans
1 small onion sliced
1 tomato diced
Salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian herb blend or to taste with parsley, oregano, basil and thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons balsamic
1 tablespoon powdered monk fruit
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese optional

Steam the beans so that they are warm but still crisp (check every few minutes after bringing water to a boil). Remove from heat and reserve.
Cook the bacon until crisp over medium high heat. Transfer cooked bacon to a plate with paper towels to remove grease. Pour the bacon fat out, leaving a bit behind to cook the onion in. Brown the onions until soft and translucent then add garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute more. Add tomatoes, balsamic, spices, and monk fruit. Cook until the sauce is reduced and little to no liquid remains. Add back the bacon and green beans and cook until well combined and heated through. Serve with parmesan cheese.