Side Bean Bacon Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beans
Bacon
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Beans
- 1
Blanch the Green Beans
In a large pot, bring 1 litre of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Beans
Add 500g of green beans to the boiling water. Blanch for about 3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- 3
Ice Bath
Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Cooking the Bacon
- 4
Cook the Bacon
In a frying pan over medium heat, add 200g of bacon strips. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 5
Season the Bacon
Once crispy, remove the bacon from the pan and let drain on paper towels. Season with 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Beans and Bacon
In the same frying pan, add the blanched green beans and cooked bacon, mixing well over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- 7
Add Garnish
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and drizzle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the mixture. Toss to combine.
