why green vegetables and bacon are bffs |
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Besides green beans, there are many variations to green vegetables and bacon, such as:
1) Spinach and bacon—Green = fresh spinach. Use a clove of garlic and fresh lemon juice at the finish. 2) Chard and bacon #1—Green = fresh chard. Use shallots, garlic and lemon at the end. Top with Parmesan. 3) Chard and bacon #2--Green = fresh chard. A little bacon or pancetta and pprinkle smashed macadamia nuts over at the end. (See photo below) 4) Purely broccoli and pancetta (pictured at top left)--One of the purest ways--sprinkle a bit of pancetta or bacon with chopped garlic over broccoli and roast in the oven. 5) Green beans and salami (pictured at left)--Green = green beans. Use thinly sliced salami ribbons, 2-3 cloves of finely chopped garlic and a shot of balsamic vinegar. The salami gets a little sweet and a little crusty--almost like prosciutto. 6) Bok choy and bacon Green = baby bok choy. Perfectly simple and practically perfect. The title is the ingredient list. |
Melt butter and olive oil together. When the butter gets bubbly, add onion, salt and marjoram. Cook just until the onion gets soft, then add the bacon/pancetta. Cook until the bacon is crisply and the onions are almost caramelized. Add green beans and cook until just done and the beans are still crunchy. Add a splash the vinegar, toss and serve.
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