Best Balsamic Pancetta Green Beans With Shallots Recipes

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GREEN BEANS, BALSAMIC AND PANCETTA



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Pancetta is a mild, Italian bacon. If not available where you shop, use thin slices of regular bacon. I like this recipe because you can make ahead and keep for up to 2 days. From Chatelaine Magazine.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices thin mild pancetta
2 small shallots, finely chopped
1 lb green beans (about 8 cups, or 2 L)
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, slice pancetta into thin strips.
  • Finely chopped shallots should measure about 3 tablespoons (45 mL).
  • Trim ends from beans.
  • Over medium heat, melt butter in a wide frying pan.
  • Add pancetta and shallots.
  • Stir often 3 to 5 minutes until pancetta is crisp.
  • While pancetta is cooking, place beans into boiling water.
  • Boil uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes, until almost tender-crisp.
  • Drain thoroughly.
  • When pancetta is cooked, add hot beans to pan.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Add in vinegar.
  • Stir often for about 1 minute, until vinegar is absorbed.
  • Turn onto a platter; garnish with Parmesan shavings, if you wish.
  • Serve immediately, with Roast Pork, Stuffed With Stilton.
  • Make Ahead: After boiling beans, drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
  • Drain.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Wrap and refrigerate.
  • Prepare shallots and pancetta following the recipe, but do not cook.
  • Wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days.
  • When ready to cook, continue with recipe.
  • Beans, from the refrigerator, may need a couple of extra minutes to heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 308.3, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 2.2

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.

Provided by Eve

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
3 ounces coarsely chopped pancetta
1 shallot, thinly sliced
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 124.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Balsamic Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb green beans
1 shallot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
salt, pepper
1/4 cup water, more if needed
1 tablespoon butter, cut in 4 pieces
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Add 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar to sugar, mix and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet on high heat, add oil.
  • Add garlic, shallots and green beans, salt and pepper; stir fry for a few minutes until beans start to shrivel.
  • Reduce heat to low, add water and balsamic mixture and cover, cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in remaining balsamic, add butter and almonds, swirling pan to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 33.7, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.7

BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC



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Make and share this Balsamic Green Beans With Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kiddle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed, washed
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, regular flavor
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in boiling water that has been salted, for 6 minutes. Drain. Plunge beans in cold water and drain again.
  • Saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add green beans and saute an additional 3-4 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Saute 1 minute longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 159.3, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.2

GREEN BEANS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER



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Make and share this Green Beans With Balsamic-Shallot Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 large shallots, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 lbs green beans, trimmed

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar and shallots in heavy small saucepan. Boil over medium heat until most vinegar is absorbed (about 1 tablespoon liquid should remain in pan), stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl; cool completely. Add butter; mix with fork until blended.
  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. (Balsamic-shallot butter and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
  • Combine beans and balsamic-shallot butter in large nonstick skillet. Toss over medium heat until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

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