Bacon-wrapped Beans

Yes, you read that right. What doesn't taste great wrapped in bacon?

Bacon-Wrapped Beans
Servings: 8 bundles (Give or take, depending on how many beans you have)
Time: 15-20 minutes
Ease of difficulty: Easy
Variations: I didn't have rice vinegar or kosher salt, so I tried it with white vinegar and table salt. No problem. I also made some with white onions instead of red.
Source: Our Best Bites

• 1 lb fresh green beans, washed with the ends snapped off
• 8 slices lean, bacon
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp red onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. When the water is boiling, briefly boil (blanch) the beans for 2-3 minutes or until you start hearing a popping noise and the beans have turned bright green. Quickly drain and rinse in cold water until the beans have cooled. If you’re planning on completing the beans immediately, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

On a cookie sheet, divide the green beans evenly into 8 piles. Wrap each pile of beans with one slice of bacon and return to the baking sheet. When the oven is ready, place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and sizzling.

While the bundles are in the oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. When the butter is bubbly, add in the onions and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are softened and fragrant. Reduce heat to low and add in vinegar, sugar, and salt. Remove from heat and set aside.When ready to serve, place bean bundles on a serving platter and drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.

Officially our favourite side dish.