Green Beans With Pancetta and Onion

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11

Green Beans With Pancetta and Onion recipe for a healthy side dish

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

152

Sugar

Fat

11g

This recipe for Green Beans With Pancetta and Onion is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any meal. The green beans are cooked until tender but still crisp and are combined with crispy pancetta and caramelized onions. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests. It is easy to make and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Instructions

1.	Trim the stem ends from the green beans and discard any yellow or limp beans.
2.	Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
3.	Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
4.	Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water and then add the green beans.
5.	Cook the green beans until tender but still crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
6.	Drain the green beans and immediately plunge them into the ice water.
7.	Drain the green beans again and set aside.
8.	In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
9.	Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
10.	Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
11.	Add the garlic, parsley, and sage leaves to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
12.	Return the green beans to the skillet and toss to combine.
13.	Finally, add the pancetta back to the skillet and toss again to combine.
14.	Serve immediately.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and is perfect as a healthy side dish for any meal.

The combination of the pancetta and onion with the green beans is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

While this dish is healthy, the addition of pancetta may increase its fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are a great source of fiber, protein, and vitamins A and C.
They are also low in calories and fat.
Additionally, onions and garlic have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

	1 lb green beans
	salt
	1/2 cup chopped pancetta ( about 2 ounces )
	1 small onion , chopped
	2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
	2 fresh sage leaves
	2 tablespoons olive oil