Green beans are one of the most versatile vegetables in Portuguese cuisine \u2014 light, nutritious, and perfect to accompany meat or fish dishes. In this version, they gain even more flavor thanks to the classic combination of bacon and red onion, which creates an aromatic, rich, and irresistible stir-fry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's a quick, practical recipe full of texture. The green beans stay crunchy, the bacon adds intensity, and the final touch of balsamic vinegar elevates the whole dish. A delicious way to showcase the fresh vegetables in your baskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Prepare the green beans, cut them in half lengthwise, wash them, and cook them in salted water for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside in a deep bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Cut the red onion into thin half-moons and the bacon into small strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onion and bacon, and cook until the onion is soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Season with salt and pepper, add the balsamic vinegar and let it simmer for a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5\ufe0f\u20e3 Pour this mixture over the green beans and mix well. Serve hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2728 Extra tip:<\/strong> Finish with chopped parsley or chives for a fresh touch. If you want a lighter version, replace the bacon with saut\u00e9ed mushrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A flavorful and comforting side dish, ideal for giving new life to the fresh vegetables in Maria's Garden baskets. Because the difference is in the taste! \ud83e\udd53\ud83e\udd6c<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recipe inspired by a post on TeleCulin\u00e1ria \u2014 adapted by Horta da Maria.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Green beans with bacon: a simple, quick, and flavorful side dish. A practical recipe with fresh vegetables, ideal for any meal.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15258,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dicas-de-receitas-e-inspiracao-culinaria"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t