Garlic & Rosemary Green Beans

Garlic & Rosemary Green Beans

1/4 -1/2 oz sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped

1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed

1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary leaves

1 lb slender green beans, ends removed

kosher salt and pepper

saute chopped prosciutto over medium-high heat until crisp, about 1 minute (can substitute crisp bacon for prosciutto). Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add garlic, chopped rosemary and 2 tbsp water to pan. Saute until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds; do not scorch. Add beans and 1/3 cupwater and sprinkle with kosher salt. Cover and cookjust until beans are tender to bite, about 3 minutes. Uncover and saute until liquid has evaporated. Arrange beans on a platter, sprinkle with chopped prosciutto and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.