Green Beans, Balsamic and Pancetta Recipe

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Green Beans, Balsamic and Pancetta
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, slice pancetta into thin strips.
  3. Finely chopped shallots should measure about 3 tablespoons (45 mL).
  4. Trim ends from beans.
  5. Over medium heat, melt butter in a wide frying pan.
  6. Add pancetta and shallots.
  7. Stir often 3 to 5 minutes until pancetta is crisp.
  8. While pancetta is cooking, place beans into boiling water.
  9. Boil uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes, until almost tender-crisp.
  10. Drain thoroughly.
  11. When pancetta is cooked, add hot beans to pan.
  12. Sprinkle with salt.
  13. Add in vinegar.
  14. Stir often for about 1 minute, until vinegar is absorbed.
  15. Turn onto a platter; garnish with Parmesan shavings, if you wish.
  16. Serve immediately, with Roast Pork, Stuffed With Stilton.
  17. Make Ahead: After boiling beans, drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
  18. Drain.
  19. Pat dry with paper towels.
  20. Wrap and refrigerate.
  21. Prepare shallots and pancetta following the recipe, but do not cook.
  22. Wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days.
  23. When ready to cook, continue with recipe.
  24. Beans, from the refrigerator, may need a couple of extra minutes to heat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 75.78 Kcal (317 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 4%
Cholesterol 7.29mg 2%
Sodium 321.44mg 13%
Potassium 264.62mg 6%
Total Carbs 10.23g 3%
Sugars 4.93g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.97g 12%
Protein 3.48g 7%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 45.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.33 Kcal (282 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.56g 4%
Cholesterol 6.48mg 2%
Sodium 285.63mg 13%
Potassium 235.13mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.09g 3%
Sugars 4.38g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 12%
Protein 3.09g 7%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 18%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 40.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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