These Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto are tossed in garlic butter and then topped with savory, crispy prosciutto and toasted pine nuts. This easy recipe turns simple green beans into a delicious side dish you’ll want at every holiday table and weeknight dinner.
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- ❤️ Why You'll Love This Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
- 🛒 Ingredients for Skillet Green Beans
- 🔪 How to Make Green Beans with Prosciutto
- 💡 Tips
- ☑️ Storage Instructions
- 🍴 What to Serve with Sauteed Green Beans
- 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
- Can I Use Frozen Green Beans?
- Why Did My Prosciutto Turn Chewy Instead of Crispy?
- Why Do I Need to Blanch the Beans?
- Why Does My Garlic Butter Tastes Bitter?
- Can I Bake this Recipe Ahead?
- 🍽️ More Easy Side Dish Recipes
❤️ Why You'll Love This Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
- Fresh tender green beans
- Tossed in garlic butter
- Topped with crispy prosciutto and toasted pine nuts
- Elegant enough for a special occasion, easy enough for weeknight dinners
- Flavorful spin on plain green beans
Green beans are one of those veggies everyone loves, but just wait until you’ve tried them with this buttery, crispy twist. Fresh beans tossed in garlicky butter, salty prosciutto crumbles, and nutty toasted pine nuts give them a serious flavor and texture upgrade.
The crunch of the prosciutto mixed with the buttery beans makes it irresistible. And the best part is, this is one of those recipes that looks fancy but only takes minutes to prepare. I love serving this at dinner parties because it looks and tastes like an elegant side, but it’s also just as easy to whip up for a busy weeknight dinner.
If your family loves green beans as much as mine, these Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans are always a hit.
🛒 Ingredients for Skillet Green Beans
- Green beans
- Prosciutto
- Garlic
- Butter
- Pine nuts
- Ground black pepper
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
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🔪 How to Make Green Beans with Prosciutto
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Add the prosciutto to a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until crispy. Then set it aside until it’s cool enough to handle.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in a good amount of salt and the green beans, then boil for 8 minutes.
Plunge the green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set the beautiful green color. Once cooled, drain and dry with paper towels. Then set aside.
Heat a large skillet to medium low and add in the butter. Once melted, add in the garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds, making sure not to brown it or it will become bitter.
Add in the green beans and toss in the garlic butter. Add the ground black pepper and once heated through, turn off the heat.
Crumble the cooled crispy prosciutto over the green beans and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top, then serve.
💡 Tips
- Choose green beans that are firm, bright, and snap cleanly when bent. Limp or spotted beans won’t taste as fresh.
- Trim a bunch of beans quickly by lining them up on a cutting board and slicing off the ends all at once.
- Pat the beans completely dry after the ice bath, otherwise the butter will slide off.
- When crisping prosciutto, pull it from the oven as soon as it’s golden. It continues to crisp as it cools.
- Pine nuts burn fast, so keep them moving in the pan and pull them once lightly golden.
☑️ Storage Instructions
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet.
Freezer: You can freeze leftover cooked green beans, but I really do not recommended it. Cooked green beans lose their texture and be a bit mushy when frozen and thawed.
🍴 What to Serve with Sauteed Green Beans
These beans will pair with just about any protein, these are some of my favorites:
- Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter
- Baked Cod with Lemon Beurre Blanc
- Grilled Steak with Chipotle Lime Butter
- Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- Air Fryer Pesto Salmon
- Oven Roasted Chicken
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- French Onion Chicken
- Mediterranean Mahi Mahi
- Cast Iron Steak and Mushrooms
- Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
🔄 Substitutions and Additions
- Almonds: Swap the pine nuts for slivered almonds or chopped walnuts if you prefer.
- Lemon: Try sprinkling with lemon zest before serving for a fresh, bright flavor.
- Cheese: Sprinkle with grated parmesan for extra cheesy goodness.
- Pancetta: Use pancetta instead of prosciutto if that’s what you have on hand.
- Heat: Toss in a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat.
- Shallots: Mix in caramelized shallots or onions for a sweeter note.
- Mushrooms: For a more filling side, stir in cooked mushrooms before topping with prosciutto.
Can I Use Frozen Green Beans?
Yes, just thaw and pat dry before cooking, but fresh beans will hold their texture better.
Why Did My Prosciutto Turn Chewy Instead of Crispy?
It likely needed more time in the oven or the slices were too thick. Keep them thin for crisp results.
Why Do I Need to Blanch the Beans?
Quickly boiling then shocking them in ice water keeps them tender and vibrant.
Why Does My Garlic Butter Tastes Bitter?
The garlic probably browned too much. Next time, sauté it only for 20 seconds on low heat.
Can I Bake this Recipe Ahead?
Sure. I will sometimes blanch the beans earlier in the day and refrigerate. Then right before dinner, I’ll reheat them in garlic butter, then add prosciutto and pine nuts.
🍽️ More Easy Side Dish Recipes
- Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots
- Mexican Street Corn
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans
- Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 24 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 3 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Add the prosciutto to a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until crispy. Then set it aside until it’s cool enough to handle.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in a good amount of salt and the green beans, then boil for 8 minutes
- Plunge the green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set the beautiful green color. Once cooled, drain and dry with paper towels. Then set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium low and add in the butter. Once melted, add in the garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds, making sure not to brown it or it will become bitter.
- Add in the green beans and toss in the garlic butter. Add in the ground black pepper and once heated through, turn off the heat.
- Crumble the cooled crispy prosciutto over the green beans and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top, then serve.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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