Prosciutto Green Beans are the BEST holiday green bean side dish, with balsamic caramelized shallots, thyme, garlic, and topped with crispy prosciutto.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large, wide-brimmed sauté pan over medium heat. Add diced prosciutto and sauté 3-4 minutes, until prosciutto has returned to a reddish-brown color and is crispy.
1 tablespoon avocado oil, 2 ounces prosciutto
Meanwhile, place green beans in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 4 minutes to steam.
1 lb green beans
Once prosciutto is done, remove it from the pan and transfer it to a separate container. Set aside.
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the same pan, along with the shallots, salt, pepper, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Saute for 5-7 minutes, or until the shallots are caramelized. Every couple minutes, add a tablespoon or two of water or white wine to deglaze the pan, by scraping up the flavorful browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
3-4 shallots, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup white wine or water
Turn off the heat and add the steamed green beans and garlic to the shallots. Toss to combine.
3-4 cloves garlic
Transfer green beans to a serving platter and top with crispy prosciutto. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Exact nutrition information may vary based on brand prosciutto used and if any other optional add-ins are added (i.e. caramelized onions).