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Name Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto and Pine Nuts Number of People 8 List of Ingredients 2 lbs. green beans, trimmed 2 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 oz. prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into ribbons 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh sage, minced 1/4 tsp. salt, divided freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest 1 tsp lemon juice Description Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add beans, return to a boil and simmer until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.  Drain.   Heat 1/2 tsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add prosciutto; cook, stirring until crispy, 4 to 5 minutes.  Drain on a paper towel. Wipe out the pan; heat the remaining 2 tsp. oil over medium heat.  Add the beans, garlic, sage, 1/8 tsp salt and several grinds of pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are browned in places, 3 to 4 minutes.  Stir in pine nuts, lemon zest and prosciutto.  Season with lemon juice and the remaining 1/8 tsp. salt and pepper. Time 45 minutes Difficulty (1-5) 1 Notes Nutrition Information:  99 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 6 mg cholesterol, 10 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein, 4 g fiber, 264 mg sodium, 196 mg potassium. 3 Points Plus Image