Garlic Green Beans with Prosciutto
Servings: 8
Cost: $10
These garlic green beans with prosciutto make a delicious holiday side dish, but I think they're terrific year-round! Make sure to make up a big batch of my garlic-shallot puree before making this recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans
- 4 ounces prosciutto diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic-shallot puree
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 4 minutes. Strain green beans and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the diced prosciutto and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the green beans, garlic-shallot puree, and salt and pepper to your taste.
- Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice. Season again to taste. Remove to a serving dish and top with the crispy prosciutto.