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id 845
Name Tra Vigne Green Beans
Main Dish Category Side Dish
Secondary Dish Category Vegetables,
Main Ingredient Green Beans
Other Ingredient Bacon
Number of People 9
List of Ingredients 2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed

12 bacon strips, chopped

2 shallots, minced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 cups white grape juice

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 cups chives, minced
Description In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil.  Add green beans; cover and cook for 5 minutes.  Drain and immediately place beans in ice water.  Drain and pat dry.



Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.  Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings.



In same skillet, saute shallots in bacon drippings until tender.  Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook one minutee longer.  Stir in juice and vinegar.  Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.



Add green beans and bacon, cook until heated through.  Sprinkle with chives.
Time 25 minutes
Cooking Type StoveTop
Difficulty (1-5) 1
Notes

Can use frozen green beans, simply thaw and add to juice mixture.
Origin Taste of Home Christmas 2011
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