Maple Dijon Green Beans with Bacon, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese

Step 1

Blanch the green beans by simmering them in water or steaming them until bright green and just tender/crisp, and drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy and set aside on paper towels to drain.

Step 3

Add the onion to the pan and cook in the bacon grease until tender, about 5-7 minutes, before adding the garlic and cooking until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 4

Add the green beans and the mixture of the maple syrup, mustards, miso paste, soy sauce and vinegar and toss to coat.

Step 5

Serve the green beans topped with the crumbled bacon, pecans and cheese.

Step 6

Cook everything in a no-stick pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has melted and coated the nut and then cook for 4 minutes more.

Step 7

Place on parchment paper or a baking sheet, separate with forks and let cool for 5-10 minutes.