Ingredients
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds green beans, stem end removed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 pound pancetta thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 to 5 small white button mushrooms, wiped of grit and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a big pinch of salt and add the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp as they will be cooked more in the pan with the pancetta and mushrooms. Drain them and set aside.
Heat the oil up in a saute pan and add the garlic and pancetta and cook until slightly crispy. Remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside. Add the butter to the fat that has rendered from the pancetta and saute the mushrooms until golden and crispy. Season with salt and pepper. Return the pancetta to the pan and add the blanched beans. Finish with the sour cream and bring to a gentle simmer to reduce and thicken a little and allow the flavours to marry. Give it a final taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary, before serving.
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By txtoaz
Surprise, AZ
on December 24, 2011
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If your invited to my house for dinner you know I will be trying a new 'gourmet' recipe. It the fun and excitement of the night. It might be great or it might not. but its never the boring bar-b-q This dish is a hit. Recipe ask for, request to 'break' the rules and make again. I don't eat the traditional green bean casserole and this dish is perfect for any Holiday table.
By kdelach
Collingswood, NJ
on December 05, 2011
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This recipe was quick, easy and delicious. I give it 3-stars because while it went over very well at my dinner party, I didn't think there was anything particularly spectacular about the dish. I'd make them again... definitely a good choice for picky eaters.
By ahu
New York, NY
on December 02, 2011
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I chose to omit the sour cream since I didn't have any, and it was still delicious! Would love to try it with the sour cream next time. -ahueats
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