Saturday, November 28, 2009

Green Beans with Bacon-Balsamic Vinegarette

Here is a good way to dress up your green beans!!  This makes a great dish if you are entertaining!!   At less than 100 calories per serving (1 ww point) you don’t have to feel guilty about eating this yummy dish either.

Ingredients

  • 28 oz frozen whole green beans
  • 2  bacon slices
  • 1/4  cup chopped onions
  • 2  tablespoons  brown sugar
  • 1/4  cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cook green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well; set aside.
  2. Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet. Crumble; set aside. Add onions to bacon fat in skillet and sauté until translucent. Remove and let cool.
  3. Add sugar and vinegar; stir until sugar dissolves. Add crumbled bacon.
  4. Pour vinaigrette over beans, tossing gently to coat.  Makes 8 servings.

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