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Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto & Pine Nuts

:  October/November 2006

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Sizzling green beans in a little oil helps to bring out their natural sweetness. Prosciutto, pine nuts and lemon zest dress up the flavor without adding a lot of fat - a nice alternative to full-fat, creamy green bean casseroles.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Positively delicious! Very simple to make. I am not a fan of green beans after some forced labor as a child at my aunt's farm. The few leftovers that there were heated up very nicely. "
Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto & Pine Nuts Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, 3/4 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

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

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Preparation

  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 teaspoon 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 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add the beans, garlic, sage, 1/8 teaspoon 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 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Tip: To toast chopped nuts & seeds: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 99 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 6 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 4 g fiber; 264 mg sodium; 196 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat


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Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
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Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Diabetes appropriate
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Pork
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October/November 2006
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