Best 9 Roasted Green Beans With Pancetta Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and vibrant side dish that complements any main course? Look no further than roasted green beans with pancetta. This delectable dish combines the crisp texture of green beans with the savory richness of pancetta, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Not only is this recipe incredibly easy to prepare, but it also offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried green beans.

This article presents two variations of roasted green beans with pancetta: a classic recipe and a spicy version. The classic recipe showcases the harmonious blend of green beans, pancetta, garlic, and a hint of lemon zest. The spicy variation adds a kick of heat with red pepper flakes, creating a dish that will satisfy even the most adventurous palates. Both recipes are designed to deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort, making them perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA



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Looking for a tasty Italian side dish? The check out these roasted green beans sprinkled with pancetta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 oz thinly sliced pancetta, chopped
2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup sliced sweet onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In 8-inch nonstick skillet, cook pancetta over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Reserve drippings.
  • In 18x13-inch half-sheet pan, toss green beans, onion, oil, salt, pepper and reserved drippings.
  • Roast uncovered 15 to 20 minutes, stirring twice, or until beans are tender. Sprinkle with pancetta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 214 mg

PARMESAN-ROASTED GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound thin green beans (haricots verts)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Trim off the tough end of the beans and arrange the beans on a nonstick cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top and bake until the cheese melts and forms a crisp shell over the beans, about 10 minutes. Let the beans sit a few minutes for the cheese to cool slightly. Lift the beans out onto a platter and serve.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA AND MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds green beans, stem end removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 pound pancetta thinly sliced
1 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 to 5 small white button mushrooms, wiped of grit and sliced
2 tablespoons sour cream

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.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA AND YOGURT



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Provided by Chef Nate Appleman : Shows : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Mix the yogurt, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; set aside. Toss the green beans with the olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt. Spread in a single layer, transfer to the oven and roast until nicely charred and cooked through, about 13 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Add the caraway seeds and onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and almonds. Toss the green beans with the pancetta mixture and transfer to a platter. Spoon the yogurt mixture on top.

GREEN BEANS, BALSAMIC AND PANCETTA



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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

3 slices thin mild pancetta
2 small shallots, finely chopped
1 lb green beans (about 8 cups, or 2 L)
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
parmesan cheese (optional)

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

TENDER GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA



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I haven't tried this yet, but with spring coming and me ordering seeds, I start looking around for recipes I can use once the garden starts producing.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup diced pancetta (or other lean bacon)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring pot of salted water to boil.
  • Drop beans in boiling water and cook until crisp/tender (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Drain and pat dry.
  • In a large skillet, cook pancetta, garlic and red pepper until bacon is slightly crisp (about 5 minutes).
  • Add beans and cook, stirring constantly, until beans are hot.
  • Stir in salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.3, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 155.9, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3.2

GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA & TOASTED ALMONDS



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A new take on an old classic. The pancetta adds a nice smokiness, but is not overpowering and greasy.

Provided by Chandra M

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh green beans, rinsed & trimmed (hericot vert work well)
1/4 cup pancetta, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon butter
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium pot with steamer insert, bring a few inches of water to a boil.
  • In a large skillet, toast the almonds until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the beans to the steamer insert. Steam until bright green, but still slightly crisp. About 5 minutes.
  • In the large skillet, melt the butter and add the pancetta. Cook on medium until the pancetta just starts to crisp.
  • Add the beans to the skillet and toss to coat. Continue cooking until the beans are done, about 3 minutes.
  • Serve the beans with the toasted almonds on top. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 27.3, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.3

SAVORY GREEN BEANS



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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

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
3 ounces coarsely chopped pancetta
1 shallot, thinly sliced
salt and black pepper to taste

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

ROASTED GREEN BEANS



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A great alternative to fast-food French fries. My family and friends love these as a snack or hors d'oeuvre. No matter how many I make, it's never enough!

Provided by samanathon

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pat green beans dry with paper towels if necessary; spread onto a jellyroll pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use your fingers to coat beans evenly with olive oil and spread them out so they don't overlap.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until beans are slightly shriveled and have brown spots, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 493.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the green beans by snapping off the ends. This will remove the tough strings and make them easier to eat.
  • Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet to roast the green beans. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Roast the green beans in a hot oven (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Season the green beans with salt, pepper, and other desired spices before roasting. This will help them develop a delicious flavor.
  • Add pancetta, garlic, and shallots to the green beans for a savory and flavorful dish.
  • Serve the roasted green beans immediately as a side dish or appetizer.

Conclusion:

Roasted green beans with pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The green beans are crispy and tender, while the pancetta adds a salty and savory flavor. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give roasted green beans with pancetta a try.

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