Green beans with bacon and candied pecans

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped candied pecans
• salt and pepper

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Preparation

• 1. Emulsify maple syrup, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a food processor or blender, and set aside.
  
  2. Blanch green beans by boiling them for 3-5 minutes until crisp. Drain the beans immediately and transfer them to a large bowl of ice water. Wait three minutes and drain. Allow the green beans to air dry or by patting them with a paper towel.
  
  3. Toss the beans in the dressing and top them off with the crumbled bacon and pecans. Season lightly with salt and pepper.