Easy Sautéed Fresh Green Beans Recipe With Crispy Proscuitto

GREEN BEANS WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Over medium-high heat, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet (do not add oil), stirring frequently, so they don't burn. This process should take about 5 minutes, and they should be golden and fragrant. Set aside.
• Prepare beans by washing and trimming the ends and then cutting to the desired length.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add beans, return to boil, and simmer until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes (less time for crunchier beans). Drain the beans and, rinse with cold water, set aside.
• Heat ½ teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; cook until crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Using the same pan you cooked the prosciutto in (pour out any excess oil from the prosciutto), heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat. Add the beans, garlic, sage, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the beans are brown in places, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Plate the beans and sprinkle with prosciutto and pine nuts. Season as needed with additional salt and pepper.

4-INGREDIENT PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wrap a slice of prosciutto around 10 green beans *(see first note) before placing them spaced apart on the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over each prosciutto wrapped green bean bundle. Then sprinkle black pepper on top of each bundle.
• Place in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the prosciutto is crisp and the green beans are tender-crisp.
• Best served immediately *(see second note).

SIZZLED GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add beans, return to a boil, and simmer until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
• Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; cook, stirring, until crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
• Wipe out the pan; heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add the beans, garlic, sage, 1/8 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are browned in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pine nuts, lemon zest and the prosciutto. Season with lemon juice, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Tip: To toast chopped nuts & seeds: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

SMOTHERED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until the fat begins to render. Stir in onions and garlic; let cook for 1 minute. Stir in beans and water. Let the beans cook until the water has evaporated and the beans are tender. If the beans are not tender once the water has evaporated, add a small amount more water and let them cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and serve.

PROSCIUTTO/GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Saute the prosciutto in wok or fry pan until just beginning to get crisp, remove& set aside.
• Add garlic rosemary and 2 tbsp water to the pan and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add beans and 1/3 cup water, season with salt& Pepper, cover and cook apprx 4 minutes or until the beans are heated through but still crisp.
• Arrange beans on a heated platter and sprinkle the proscuitto on top garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary- Serve.