Warm green bean and pancetta salad

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGreen beans; trimmed
5ouncesPancetta or bacon; diced
cupMinced shallots
1tablespoonChopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons; crumbled
; dried
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsPlus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Fresh rosemary sprigs; (optional)

Directions

Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender. Drain.

Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Chill.)

Cook pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring often. Transfer pancetta to paper towels, using slotted spoon. Pour off all but 1½ tablespoons fat from skillet. Add shallots and chopped rosemary to skillet and cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring often. Add beans and stir to coat. Add oil and lemon juice and stir until beans are heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pancetta. Garnish with rosemary sprigs if desired.

Serves 6.

Bon Appetit April 1992

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