Green Beans with Bacon & Hazelnuts

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 large shallot , minced
  • 1 pound green beans , trimmed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts , (see Tip)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water; cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender. Remove from heat and stir in bacon, hazelnuts and salt.

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