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Green Beans with Sage and Pancetta

By Molly StevensPhotography by Andrea Fazzari

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 Servings

Ingredients

2

1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

8

ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped

2

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

3

tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage

Fleur de sel or other medium-grain sea salt for serving (optional)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Line baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes depending on size of beans. Drain. Spread beans out on paper towels. DO AHEAD:Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    Step 2

    Combine pancetta and 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet. Sauté over medium heat until pancetta is crisp, separating pieces with 2 forks, about 10 minutes. Add sage and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate.

    Step 3

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans and sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add pancetta mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with fleur de sel, if desired, and serve.

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