Cranberry Bacon Green Beans

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh cranberries are lower in sugar and raisins are more economical.

Chop 6 pieces of bacon into pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy.

Transfer the crispy bacon onto a paper towel to drain excess fat.

Wash the green beans and trim any untrimmed ones before adding them to the skillet with the bacon grease.

Chop 2 small shallots and add them to the skillet with the green beans, ensuring they are coated in bacon grease.

Add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries to the skillet with the green beans and shallots.

Toast some slivered almonds in a separate pan until fragrant and slightly colored.

Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar to the skillet to enhance the flavor.

Sprinkle in red pepper flakes and fresh black pepper to taste.

Turn off the heat and mix everything together before transferring to a serving bowl.

Top the dish with flaky salt, toasted slivered almonds, and crumbled goat cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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