GREEN BEANS WITH SAGE AND PANCETTA

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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Bacon     Green Bean     Fall     Winter     Sage     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
8 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage
Fleur de sel* or other medium-grain sea salt for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • 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. Drain. Spread beans out on paper towels. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • 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. Add sage and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans and sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add pancetta mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with fleur de sel, if desired, and serve.
  • *A sea salt with especially subtle, complex flavor; sold at specialty foods stores and online at chefshop.com.

Siphiwe Tshabalala
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to let the natural flavors of the green beans shine through.


js raju
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crispy pancetta and the tender green beans.


Angel Rodriquez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Alan Brown
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few extra green beans in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Sage Thompson
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I'm not a big fan of sage, but I loved this recipe. The sage flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors.


MR AHSAN
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very budget-friendly.


Nyamekye Mathias
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Dj Handy
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. My kids loved it!


Sophia Achieng
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I love the crispy texture of the pancetta in this dish. It adds a nice contrast to the tender green beans.


Ethan Haggith
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover pancetta.


Mohamed baillor Jalloh
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This is a simple but delicious recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Basoro Ahaanamaal Gordon
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate their green beans!


Frha Mohamed
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These green beans are a great side dish for any meal. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


mark haynes
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sage and pancetta really complement each other.


Juwawo Sindimba
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This is my new favorite way to cook green beans. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Tom Miller
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so delicious!


Lola Mills
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These green beans were a hit at our dinner party! The sage and pancetta added so much flavor.