Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto and Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with these *Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto and Pine Nuts*, a vibrant and elegant recipe that’s as easy to make as it is impressive. Tender green beans are sautéed with fragrant garlic and a hint of zesty lemon, then topped with crumbled, perfectly crispy prosciutto and golden, nutty pine nuts for a dynamic mix of flavors and textures. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a sophisticated side for special occasions. Whether served alongside roasted meats or as a stand-alone star, these green beans deliver bold flavors with minimal effort. Perfectly fresh, delightfully savory, and irresistibly crunchy—this recipe is a must-try for green bean lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 6 pieces prosciutto slices
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the slices of prosciutto to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy. Remove and place on a paper-towel-lined plate to cool. Once cooled, crumble the prosciutto into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the pine nuts and toast them over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic and oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are bright green and tender-crisp.
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, tossing to combine.
Remove from heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish. Top with the crispy prosciutto and toasted pine nuts.
Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4975 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2100 mg | 45% | |
*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.
