Tasty (and Easy!) Side Dish: Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta
This Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Pancetta is an easy and tasty way to mix up side dishes. We love all of the flavor in this recipe!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. green beans washed and trimmed
- 3 medium tomatoes diced
- 4 oz. pancetta diced (Either pre-sliced or whole will work.)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice to finish
Instructions
- Blanche the green beans (place beans in gently boiling water for 4-5 minutes and then immediately transfer beans to bowl of cold water for 4-5 minutes)
- Chop the beans at an angle into 1" pieces. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, place diced pancetta into a saute pan and cook until crispy (about 8-10 minutes depending on thickness). Discard all but 1 Tbsp of fat from the saute pan.
- Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the saute pan along with the remaining 1 Tbsp of fat.
- Over medium heat, add tomatoes to the pan and cook until slightly tender (3-4 minutes).
- Add chopped beans and continue to cook on medium for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the cooked pancetta. Stir until well combined.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1561IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
