Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto & Pine Nuts

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Sizzling green beans in a little oil helps to bring out their natural sweetness. Prosciutto, pine nuts and lemon zest dress up the flavor without adding a lot of fat--a nice alternative to full-fat, creamy green bean casseroles.

By Victoria Abbott Riccardi

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings, 3/4 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Dairy-Free High-Fiber Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into ribbons
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

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.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October/November 2006

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

98	Calories
5g	Fat
10g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 98
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Vitamin A 783IU	16%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Folate 38mcg	10%
Sodium 264mg	11%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 31mg	7%
Potassium 196mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto & Pine Nuts

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