Balsamic Seared Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb. green beans
• 1/4 lb. pancetta or bacon, diced, if desired
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• (null) salt & pepper to taste

Method

• 1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water until done.
• 2. Shock cold in ice water and hold.
• 3. Place diced bacon in saute pan and cook until crisp. Remove from pan and hold.
• 4. Place minced shallot in saute pan and sweat. Add balsamic vinegar and reduce by about 1/3.
• 5. Return beans to pan and sear lightly until heated through adding bacon at the last 2 minutes or so. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

• SERVINGS: 4
• SOURCE: Char