SIZZLED GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO & PINE NUTS

SIZZLED GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO & PINE NUTS image

Yield 8 3/4 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2-1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into ribbons
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp minced fresh sage
1/4 tsp salt, divided
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1-1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add beans, return to a boil, and simmer until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. 2 Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; cook, stirring, until crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel. 3 Wipe out the pan; heat the remaining 2 tsp oil over medium heat. Add the beans, garlic, sage, 1/2 tsp salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are browned in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pine nuts, lemon zest and the prosciutto. Season with lemon juice, the remaining 1/8 tsp salt and pepper.