GMA Recipe: Bacon Smothered Haricots Verts

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Bacon Smothered Haricots Verts (Green Beans)
From chef and author Emeril Lagasse
Thursday, November 20, 2003

Still looking for the perfect dishes for Thanksgiving Day? Emeril Lagasse shared his Thanksgiving menu on Good Morning America.

Make it a complete Thanksgiving Day meal with his recipes for
  Beer-Brined Turkey with Turkey Giblet Gravy
  Bacon Smothered Haricots Verts
  Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  Tasso and Cornbread Stuffing
  Mr. Lou's Chocolate-Praline Pie with Sweetened Whipped Cream

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds haricots verts, or small, thin green beans, ends trimmed

1/2 pound bacon, chopped

1 cup minced shallots

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup Chicken Stock (can be homemade or store bought stock or broth)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and transfer to an ice bath. Drain well.

Fry the bacon in a large skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until crisp and golden, 5 minutes.

Add the shallots and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

Add the stock, salt, pepper, and vinegar, and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.

Add the green beans and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.

Makes 4 servings

Recipes courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, copyright © 2003.