green beans with a twist!

Name: Green Beans with a Twist!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) fresh green beans; 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1-2 ounce(s) prosciutto (you can use more or less to your liking); 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) freshly chopped sage; - coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup(s) pine nuts, roasted; 3/4 teaspoon(s) lemon zest, grated; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

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Kathy D

Updated on Jun 22, 2018

I found this yummy green bean recipe on a Maltese cooking site. It's really simple to make and makes for a delicious side dish for any meal. *Note - Before starting the beans, gently toast your pine nuts in a small, dry skillet for approx. 5 minutes over medium heat - or until lightly browned. Enjoy!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans
1 1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1-2 ounce prosciutto (you can use more or less to your liking)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly chopped sage
- coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts, roasted
3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

How To Make green beans with a twist!

Step 1

Boil the green beans in a medium pot of salted water for about 3-4 minutes, or until just tender. Drain.

Step 2

Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add 1/4 t. of the olive oil. Once it's hot, add the prosciutto and cook until crispy - approx. 2-4 minutes. Set aside to drain on paper towels.
Step 3

Quickly wipe out the skillet, return it to medium heat, and add 1 t. of olive oil to heat. Now you can add the green beans, garlic, sage, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the beans begin to brown up a bit.
Step 4

Add your roasted pine nuts, prosciutto, and lemon zest and stir together. As you serve, you can squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over it. Enjoy!
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