Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFlora Jean'sSide Bean Bacon Recipe

Side Bean Bacon Recipe

Inspired by Flora Jean's
Time30m
Serves4

Make Side Bean Bacon Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Beans

Bacon

Method

Preparing the Beans

  1. 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. 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. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 7

    Add Garnish

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and drizzle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the mixture. Toss to combine.

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