Pancetta Almond Green Beans
Pancetta Almond Green Beans is an easy recipe that will surely be a welcome addition on your holiday table. Crispy pancetta bits, toasted almonds and sautéed shallots combine with fresh green beans for the perfect amount of crunch and flavor in our green beans with pancetta recipe.
Servings: 8
Calories: 89kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 package (4 ounces) chopped pancetta or 1 (4 ounces) piece of pancetta from the deli, chopped
- 3 large shallots ,sliced, 1 cup
- 1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 2 pounds fresh green beans , trimmed, about 8 cups
Instructions
- Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook almonds until toasted, stirring occasionally; set aside.
- In same skillet cook pancetta until crispy, stirring occasionally. Using slotted spoon, remove pancetta bits and set aside, leaving pancetta fat drippings in skillet.
- In same skillet cook shallots until just tender. Stir in wine and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer beans to serving dish. Top with reserved almonds and pancetta.
Notes
This recipe makes 7 cups.
*Chopped pancetta can be found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg