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Holiday Green Beans

Holiday Green Beans is the perfect healthy side dish to serve at your holiday table. Easy, quick and using only the freshest ingredients. You and your guests won't be disappointed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green beans with bacon, green beans with cranberries, pan fried green beans, sauteed green beans
Servings: 12
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds haricot verts trimmed if needed
  • 8 strips of microwave bacon cooked according to directions, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots 2 large
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sherry Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese about 4 ounces
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp (about 5 minutes) remove and place in an ice bath to stop cooking. (You can do this day ahead, wrap in paper towels and store in large plastic bag in refrigerator, bring to room temperature day of serving)
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook shallots and garlic until softened. Add vinegar, dijon and dried mustard. Whisk in oil, season with salt and pepper. Set aside. (Can be made day ahead and stored in refrigerator, bring back to room temperature, whisk to combine)
  • Toss beans, dressing in a large bowl. Sprinkle bacon, cheese and cranberries on top and serve.