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Green Beans in a Mist





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Makes 6 servings

Notes: Use wide Italian, skinny haricot vert, plump blue lake, or Chinese long beans. Up to 1 day ahead, cook beans, drain, immerse in ice water until cold, drain, and chill airtight. Reheat in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. You can also cover and chill cooked onion mixture, then reheat. To serve 12, double the recipe and allow about 10 minutes for onions to cook.

 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 onion (1/2 lb.), peeled and finely chopped
 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
 2 ounces thin-sliced prosciutto or bacon (omit oil), finely chopped
 1 1/2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
  Salt
Step 1
1

In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, frequently stir oil, onion, garlic, and prosciutto until onion is lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes; keep warm.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a 4- to 5-quart covered pan, bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until tender-crisp when pierced, 6 to 12 minutes, depending on variety. Drain beans and put in a shallow serving dish.

Step 3
3

Pour onion mixture over beans. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories86
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g5%

Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 7.7mg3%
Sodium 182mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g9%
Protein 4.9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.