Thursday, October 1, 2009

Green Beans with Bacon and Cinnamon Carmelized Onions

Green beans have always been one of my favorite vegetables. They are simple and classic and seem to be one of the few vegetables that appeal to all ages. One of the few memories I have of my great grandmother was from eating out with her at The Black Eyed Pea. It was the only restaurant in town we would go to with her, and she would always get green beans as one of her sides. Now these are nothing like the green beans she would get, but still bring back good memories. A new twist on a personal comfort food :-) Prijatnogo Appetita! (Enjoy your meal) and stay healthy.


Green Beans with Bacon and Cinnamon Caramelized Onions: 
1 red onion
1 pound fresh string beans
5 slices of bacon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
Pinch of sea salt
Fresh ground pepper

In a pan begin frying your bacon. In a separate pan add olive oil, garlic, cinnamon, and saute. Slice onions extremely thin, and add to olive oil mixture. Toss occasionally making sure they are coated. Once bacon is crispy, remove from pan onto a paper towel allowing excess grease to be absorbed. Add string beans into the pan the bacon was just removed from. Combine onion mixture and saute for 5-8 minutes or until green beans are al dente. Cut bacon into small pieces and sprinkle on top of the vegetables. Toss together and serve.

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