Green Beans with Bacon and Candied Pecans Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped candied pecans
- salt and pepper
Directions
- 1. Emulsify maple syrup, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a food processor or blender, and set aside.
- 2. Blanch green beans by boiling them for 3-5 minutes until crisp. Drain the beans immediately and transfer them to a large bowl of ice water. Wait three minutes and drain. Allow the green beans to air dry or by patting them with a paper towel.
- 3. Toss the beans in the dressing and top them off with the crumbled bacon and pecans. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 187g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 472 | |
| Calories from Fat 267 | 57% |
| Total Fat 29.86g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 7.78g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium 563mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 38.56g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 37% |
| Sugars 9.09g | 6% |
| Protein 13.48g | 22% |
