Savory Green Beans

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Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level.

Submitted by Eve
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed

  • 3 ounces coarsely chopped pancetta

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain beans and immediately plunge into ice water. Allow to sit in ice water until cold, then drain well, and set aside.

  2. Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, stir shallots into the pancetta fat, and cook gently until the shallots have turned dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place pancetta and green beans in skillet; toss and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105 Calories
7g Fat
10g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 294mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.