Smoky Green Beans with Bacon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Green beans (1 pound, trimmed)
• Bacon (4 slices, diced)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
• Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
• Red wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)
• Smoked paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the vinaigrette.
5. Add the vinaigrette to the skillet and stir to combine with the bacon drippings. Allow it to warm for about 1 minute.
6. Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and toss to evenly coat them in the smoky vinaigrette.
7. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the crispy bacon pieces before serving.