Green Beans and Beets with Balsamic Reduction
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4.8
Green Beans and Beets with Balsamic Reduction
Description
This recipe pairs fresh green beans sautéed with garlic in bacon drippings alongside cooked beets tossed with kosher salt to enhance their natural sweetness. Thick-cut bacon cooked until crisp adds smoky, savory notes and texture. Pecans and creamy goat cheese provide contrasting crunch and tangy creaminess.
The balsamic vinegar is boiled down to reduce by half, concentrating its flavor into a syrupy glaze that is drizzled over the vegetables and toppings. This reduction introduces a bright acidity and subtle sweetness that lifts the rich and earthy flavors.
Green beans remain slightly crisp while beets are heated through but maintain their firmness, creating a mix of textures. The dish is served warm and can be presented as a seasonal vegetable side or a light salad-style accompaniment.
If using raw beets, roasting wrapped in foil at 375°F until tender is recommended. Alternatively, pre-cooked packaged beets can be used chopped for convenience.
Ingredients
- 3 trips Bacon thick-cut
- 16 ounces green beans trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium-sized beet
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/3 cup pecans chopped, raw
- 1/3 cup goat cheese
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Place the strips of bacon on a cutting board, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Add the green beans and minced garlic to the pan with the bacon drippings and sauté stirring frequently until green beans have softened but are still al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Add the chopped beets and salt and continue to sauté until beets are hot (about 2 minutes).
- While the vegetables are sautéing, pour the balsamic vinegar into a small skillet and bring to a full boil. Allow vinegar to boil until reduced by half (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside until ready to serve.
- Once the vegetables have finished cooking, transfer them to a large serving platter or serving bowl.
- Chop the strips of bacon and sprinkle on top of the green beans and beets.
- Add the pecans and goat cheese. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over everything and serve.
Notes
- Cook raw beets by roasting wrapped in foil at 375°F for 60 to 90 minutes until tender, or roast chopped beets for 40 to 50 minutes.
- Pre-cooked beet packages can be substituted to reduce cooking time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 6 | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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