Warm Green Bean And Pancetta Salad

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Warm Green Bean And Pancetta Salad

Recipe By : Bon Appetit April 1992
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Peas Bon Appetit Magazine
Pork & Ham Salads & Salad Dressings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds green beans -- trimmed
5 ounces pancetta -- or bacon diced
1/3 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary -- or 1 1/2 teaspoons
-- dried, crumbled
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice -- plus
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
fresh rosemary sprigs -- optional

Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender. Drain. Ri
nse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. C
hill.)

Cook pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring oft
en. Transfer pancetta to paper towels, using slotted spoon. Pour off all but
1 1/2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add shallots and chopped rosemary to skill
et and cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring often. Add beans and stir to
coat. Add oil and lemon juice and stir until beans are heated through. Season
with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pancetta. Garnish with rosemary sprigs i
f desired.

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