Green Beans with Bacon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 rashers streaky bacon
• 300 g (10 oz) green beans, trimmed
• 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp maple syrup
• flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop the bacon into small pieces. Heat 1/2 tbsp of the olive oil over a medium high heat in a large, non-stick skillet or frying pan large enough to accommodate all the beans and fry the bacon until crisp.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, trim the beans and make the vinaigrette by whisking together the remaining 1 tbsp of oil, vinegar, mustard and maple syrup.

3. 3

   Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and stir it into the dressing.

4. 4

   Add the beans to the pan and fry for 10-12 minutes, tossing regularly until the beans are just tender and charred.

5. 5

   Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the dressing until it has reduced and coated the beans. Serve immediately in a warm dish, seasoned to taste with sea salt, if required.