Green Beans with Smokey Bacon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 pound smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. While the beans cook, place the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate, leaving the fat in the skillet.

3. Add the sliced yellow onion to the bacon fat in the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.

4. Stir in the red wine vinegar and white sugar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute until the sugar dissolves.

5. Add the green beans, bacon, and chopped parsley to the skillet. Toss over medium heat for about 2 minutes until coated and heated through. Serve warm.