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Balsamic Green Beans And Pancetta

10

  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time20 mins
  • Makes4 to 6 servings
Balsamic Green Beans And Pancetta

Roberto Caruso

Mild Italian bacon and balsamic vinegar jazz up green beans. Bonus: The majority of this recipe can be prepared in advance, making it the perfect side dish for a holiday feast.

Ingredients

  • 3 thin slices mild pancetta, or bacon

  • 2 small shallots

  • 500 g green beans, about 8 cups

  • 1 tsp butter, or olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • shavings of parmesan, optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, slice pancetta into thin strips. Finely chop shallots. They should measure about 3 tablespoons (45 mL). Trim ends from beans. Melt butter in a wide frying pan set over medium-heat. Add pancetta and shallots. Stir often until meat is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. While pancetta is cooking, slip beans into boiling water. Boil, uncovered, until almost tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

  • When pancetta is cooked, add hot beans to pan. Sprinkle with salt. Pour in vinegar. Stir often until vinegar is absorbed, 1 minute. Turn onto a platter. Garnish with Parmesan shavings, if you wish. Serve immediately.


Make-ahead tip

After boiling beans, drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Pat dry with paper towels. Wrap and refrigerate. Prepare shallots and pancetta following recipe, but don't cook. Wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days. When ready to cook, continue with recipe. Beans may need a couple extra minutes to heat.

Watch how to make our Balsamic Green Beans and Pancetta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FrujhP0Cl0


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 87, Protein 2.5g, Carbohydrates 6.9g, Fat 5.9g, Fibre 1.6g, Sodium 271mg.

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