YUM. What a great combination. Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans and Parmesan Cheese!
We tried a new dish for Thanksgiving which sounds simple, but was especially delicious. It's easy, but turns out really special. It looks beautiful with the different shapes and textures - and tastes even better!
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound Green Beans - stem end trimmed (I like to leave the curly tip intact - I think it looks cute and elegant)
1/2 pound Bacon - chopped into small pieces (PS: Its way easier to chop bacon after it's been in the freezer for a little while)
1 pound Brussels Sprouts - trimmed and left whole
2T Butter - optional
1/4 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese
1: Blanch the green beans in a small pot of boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the water and drain. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice cold water to retain the bean's bright green color. Drain again, and set aside on paper towel lined plate or sheet pan.
2: In a large skillet brown the bacon. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
3: In the same skillet, add 2T butter (if necessary or desired - sometimes the bacon doesn't yield much fat - HA!). Add the brussels sprouts and saute over medium heat for about10 minutes, until they are mostly done.
4: Increase the heat to medium-high/high heat. Add the beans back into the skillet with the brussels sprouts. Saute while stirring/flipping every minute or so.
5: After about 5 minutes, add the bacon back into the pan. Cook another 5 minutes until all the vegetables are tender-crisp and the bacon crisps up.
6: Transfer to a serving bowl and toss some Parm on top.
EAT IT!!
Final product....
What a pretty table! Also made those rolls which turned out pretty great, too.
Does anyone have any great dishes from their Thanksgiving to share? I would love to see your pictures!
