green beans with bacon, cranberries and goat cheese
I made this as a side dish for Christmas dinner, and it was so good. I'm posting the recipe here so it's convenient when I want to make it again. The colors from the green beans and bright red cranberries made this such a great choice for the Christmas dinner table, but it would be a delicious side dish for just about any time of the year.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped into small pieces
- 1 medium shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced and coarsely chopped (optional)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
How To Make green beans with bacon, cranberries and goat cheese
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Step 1Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for about 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp. Set cooked bacon aside to cool a bit. When it's cool enough to handle, chop the bacon into small pieces.
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Step 2Drain the excess grease from the skillet. Using the same skillet, cook the shallot, garlic, and mushrooms (if using), stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the shallot is soft but not browned.
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Step 3Stir the cranberries, green beans, and water into the shallot mixture. Cover skillet, and cook about 5 to 6 minutes or until the beans are crisp-tender. Remove skillet from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 4Stir the chopped bacon into the bean mixture until well blended.
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Step 5Transfer the bean mixture to a serving platter. Evenly sprinkle the goat cheese across the top, and serve immediately while the beans are still warm.
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