American/Italian•quick
Pan-Fried Green Beans with Bacon (Prancetta)
This Pan-Fried Green Beans with Pancetta is a fast and easy side dish recipe. Made with only four ingredients but packed with amazing flavour.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound fresh green beans ((400 grams))
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4-1/2 cup chopped pancetta or bacon ((50-100 grams))
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Boil the beans in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 2
While the beans are boiling, in a medium/large frying pan add the oil, the bacon (pancetta), chopped shallot and garlic, cook until golden (3-5 minutes) on medium/high heat, stirring often (so it doesn't burn) until almost crispy or crispy if you prefer.
- 3
Then add the cooked drained beans, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss and cook for about one minute. Serve immediately.