Green Beans with Sage and Pancetta

Green Beans with Sage and Pancetta
Green Beans with Sage and Pancetta might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe has 156 calories, 5g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pancetta, beans, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Line baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes depending on size of beans.
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Spread beans out on paper towels. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
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Let stand at room temperature.
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Combine pancetta and 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet. Sauté over medium heat until pancetta is crisp, separating pieces with 2 forks, about 10 minutes.
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Add sage and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Transfer to plate.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add beans and sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes.
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Add pancetta mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
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Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with fleur de sel, if desired, and serve.
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*A sea salt with especially subtle, complex flavor; sold at specialty foods stores and online at chefshop.com.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score8
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