Balsamic Green Beans

• 2 pounds fresh haricots verts (tiny green beans), trimmed
• 6 large shallots
• Vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup lightly salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 5 slices)

1. Cook beans in boiling salted water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
2. Cut shallots crosswise into thin slices; separate into rings. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a heavy saucepan; heat over medium-high heat to 350u0b0. Fry shallots, in batches, 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp. Remove from skillet using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
3. Cook vinegar and sugar in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes or until reduced to 3 Tbsp. Stir in butter until blended. Add beans, and saute 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange on a serving platter. Top with shallots, almonds, and bacon. Serve immediately.

fresh haricots verts, shallots, vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, butter, salt, almonds, bacon

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/balsamic-green-beans-0 (may not work)