Romano Beans with Shallots and Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh Romano beans (ends and strings removed)
• 3 slices bacon (sliced crosswise into thin strips)
• 1 large shallot (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a wide saucepan, heat 1 to 2-inches of water to boil and add a large pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Add trimmed beans and blanch 3 or 4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until nearly crisp. Add shallots; cook and stir until shallots have softened. Drain all but one tablespoon of fat.

4. 4

   Add Romano beans to skillet with bacon and shallots; cook and stir until combined. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve.