green beans w. crispy prosciutto, lemon & toasted pine nuts
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Ingredients
2 lbs. haricot vert green beans, trimmed
2½ tsp. olive oil, divided
2 oz. prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into ribbons and crisped
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup toasted pine nuts, plus more if necessary
1½ tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
1 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add beans, return to a boil and simmer until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
Heat ½ tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and cook, stirring until crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
Wipe out the pan and heat the remaining 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add the beans, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are browned in places, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in toasted pin nuts, lemon zest and prosciutto. Season with lemon juice and salt and pepper, if necessary.
Recipe by sweet caroline's cooking at https://sweetcarolinescooking.com/2010/11/24/jack-the-beanstalk-green-beans-w-crispy-proscuitto-lemon-toasted-pine-nuts/