Sizzled Green Beans With Crispy Prosciutto And Pine Nuts

I found this on the eating well website amonst their diabetic friendly recipes. i haven't tried this one yet but it sounds like a real winner.

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 teaspoon 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 teaspoons oil over medium heat.

Add the beans , garlic , sage , 1 / 8 teaspoon 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 the prosciutto.

Season with lemon juice , the remaining 1 / 8 teaspoon salt and pepper.

green beans, extra virgin olive oil, prosciutto, garlic cloves, fresh sage, salt, fresh ground pepper, pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice