Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Green Beans with Shallots and Pancetta, a delectable side dish that elevates any meal with its vibrant colors and rich taste. This classic combination of crisp green beans, aromatic shallots, and savory pancetta is sure to impress your taste buds. With its quick and easy preparation, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful addition to your holiday feast. Discover a collection of variations to suit your preferences, including a vegetarian option with crispy tofu instead of pancetta, a spicy kick with the addition of red pepper flakes, or an elegant touch with a sprinkle of toasted almonds. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and delight your loved ones with this versatile and flavorful dish.
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SAVORY GREEN BEANS
Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level.
Provided by Eve
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain beans and immediately plunge into ice water. Allow to sit in ice water until cold, then drain well, and set aside.
- Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, stir shallots into the pancetta fat, and cook gently until the shallots have turned dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place pancetta and green beans in skillet; toss and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 124.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
BALSAMIC PANCETTA GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
Great ingredients create a delicious and unique taste for everyday green beans. Try these when you want to add extra punch to your meal!
Provided by ninja
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in pan.
- Add shallots to the skillet drippings; cook over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Place green beans in large pot of lightly salted, boiling water. Cook until just crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain immediately and add green beans to shallot mixture; season with salt and pepper. Toss until coated, place in dish, sprinkle pancetta over top, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38, Fat 0.2, Sodium 104.3, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.8
GREEN BEANS, BALSAMIC AND PANCETTA
Pancetta is a mild, Italian bacon. If not available where you shop, use thin slices of regular bacon. I like this recipe because you can make ahead and keep for up to 2 days. From Chatelaine Magazine.
Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, slice pancetta into thin strips.
- Finely chopped shallots should measure about 3 tablespoons (45 mL).
- Trim ends from beans.
- Over medium heat, melt butter in a wide frying pan.
- Add pancetta and shallots.
- Stir often 3 to 5 minutes until pancetta is crisp.
- While pancetta is cooking, place beans into boiling water.
- Boil uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes, until almost tender-crisp.
- Drain thoroughly.
- When pancetta is cooked, add hot beans to pan.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Add in vinegar.
- Stir often for about 1 minute, until vinegar is absorbed.
- Turn onto a platter; garnish with Parmesan shavings, if you wish.
- Serve immediately, with Roast Pork, Stuffed With Stilton.
- Make Ahead: 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 the recipe, but do not cook.
- Wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days.
- When ready to cook, continue with recipe.
- Beans, from the refrigerator, may need a couple of extra minutes to heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 308.3, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 2.2
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a big pinch of salt and add the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp as they will be cooked more in the pan with the pancetta and mushrooms. Drain them and set aside.
- Heat the oil up in a saute pan and add the garlic and pancetta and cook until slightly crispy. Remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside. Add the butter to the fat that has rendered from the pancetta and saute the mushrooms until golden and crispy. Season with salt and pepper. Return the pancetta to the pan and add the blanched beans. Finish with the sour cream and bring to a gentle simmer to reduce and thicken a little and allow the flavours to marry. Give it a final taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary, before serving.
GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Trim the stem end off the green beans. Peel and finely chop the shallot.
- Drop the green beans into the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink and rinse with very cold water until cool. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. (The vegetables can be prepared up to this point, up to 4 hours ahead.)
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is just golden, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans, increase the heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the stem end of each green bean. You can also trim the other end of the bean if it is tough.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching is a process of boiling the green beans for a short time and then plunging them into cold water. This helps to preserve their color and crispness.
- Cook the shallots and pancetta: Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they are softened. Add the pancetta and cook until it is crispy.
- Combine the green beans, shallots, and pancetta: Add the blanched green beans to the skillet with the shallots and pancetta. Stir to combine.
- Season the green beans: Season the green beans with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve the green beans: Serve the green beans immediately as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Green beans with shallots and pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh green beans, crispy shallots, and savory pancetta creates a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover green beans. So next time you have some extra green beans on hand, give this recipe a try!
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