Green Beans with Pancetta Toasted Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistibly flavorful Green Beans with Pancetta and Toasted Almonds. Perfectly blanched green beans are tossed in a fragrant sauté of garlic and olive oil, then combined with crispy pancetta and golden, nutty slivered almonds for delightful texture and savory depth. A finishing touch of fresh lemon zest brightens the dish, making it an elegant yet easy accompaniment to any meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser sure to steal the spotlight at your dinner table or holiday spread. Keywords: green beans with pancetta, toasted almonds, savory side dish, quick and easy recipes, holiday side dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 4 ounces pancetta
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and set them aside.
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, and add a pinch of salt.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with 2 cups of ice and cold water.
Transfer the blanched green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the pancetta. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
In the same skillet, add the slivered almonds. Toast them over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic and oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
Stir in the crispy pancetta and toasted almonds, mixing well to combine.
Remove from heat and sprinkle lemon zest over the dish for a fresh burst of flavor.
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish for any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.4 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3609 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.0 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2437 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
