Green Beans With Bacon (Printer-Friendly)

Tender green beans meet crispy bacon, fresh herbs, and creamy burrata in this flavorful side dish.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

01 - 8 oz thick-cut bacon, finely diced

02 - 1 white onion, very thinly sliced

03 - 2 lb fresh green beans

04 - Kosher salt, to taste

05 - 1/2 lemon, juiced

06 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

08 - Burrata cheese, torn

09 - Pink peppercorns, to taste

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook for 5–6 minutes until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

02 - Pour out excess bacon fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add sliced onion and cook for 6–8 minutes until translucent and caramelized.

03 - Add green beans and 2 tablespoons water to the pan. Season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until tender.

04 - Stir in lemon juice, half of the chopped basil, and half of the mint. Remove from heat.

05 - Transfer beans and onions to a serving dish. Top with bacon, remaining herbs, torn burrata, and pink peppercorns.

01 - If pink peppercorns are unavailable, use freshly cracked black pepper as a substitute.