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Debra Roinestad (The Comfy Cabin)

Southern Green Beans with Prosciutto

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 oz prosciutto, about 6 slices
  • 2 lbs string beans either fresh or frozen, with ends trimmed
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • tabasco sauce, 2-3 drops
  • salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place prosciutto slices on the parchment paper and make sure they don't overlap.
  3. Bake for 10-15 minutes
  4. Remove from oven and transfer to a bowl and let it cool down.
  5. In a large frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil and chopped onions.
  6. Cook onions until they are translucent.
  7. Add the green beans, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and tabasco sauce. Stir gently to combine.
  8. Cook for additional 5 minutes.
  9. Add chicken broth and cover with lid and reduce heat. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  10. In the meantime, blot the slices prosciutto with a paper towel. Chop the prosciutto into small pieces.
  11. Place green beans on a serving dish and add the prosciutto.