Sizzling Green Beans Recipes

SIZZLED GREEN BEANS WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO & PINE NUTS

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

SIZZLING GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Put beans in a large pot of boiling water and boil 5-7 minutes, drain and then plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
• Set the beans aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove pepper flakes and add garlic, tomatoes, and seasonings, except the parmesan cheese.
• Now turn heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Add the beans to the mixture and heat through, about 8-10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.