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Steamed Green Beans with Lemon Zest and Prosciutto
Ingredients
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3 pounds green beans, washed and stem ends removed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons lemon zest
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3 ounces prosciutto, finely chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
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Steam beans until crisp-tender, 5 - 7 minutes. Rinse under cold water to set bright green color. This step may be done a day or two ahead of time and refrigerated in sealed container. Then proceed with the recipe just before serving.
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Empty water from pan and warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and prosciutto and cook about 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the shallots are softened but not browned. Toss in beans and reheat 3-5 minutes.
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Season with lemon zest, salt and pepper. Transfer to warm serving dish and serve immediately.
