Best Green Beans Balsamic And Pancetta Recipes

Balsamic Pancetta Green Beans With Shallots image

Provided by ninja

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4 ounce) package sliced pancetta, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 -1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in pan.
Add shallots to the skillet drippings; cook over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Place green beans in large pot of lightly salted, boiling water. Cook until just crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain immediately and add green beans to shallot mixture; season with salt and pepper. Toss until coated, place in dish, sprinkle pancetta over top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38, Fat 0.2, Sodium 104.3, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.8

Balsamic Green Beans image

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