Prep time
5 mins
Total time
30 mins
Serves
6 people
Level
Easy
This Easy perfect holiday or simple dinner upgrade of a classic French recipe of sautéed garlic butter green beans with wrapped in prosciutto. These low-carb, keto-friendly, green bean bundles steal the show in presentation and taste at any table!
To begin with this French recipe…
Oh, how the French love their green beans! Baked, boiled, sautéed, in a cold salad, and even in ice cream! (kidding on the ice cream one!). We’ve all heard of “French-cut green beans” and “French green beans” which brings that extra little “oh là là” fanciness to to the table.
In this green beans prosciutto recipe you’ll be able to take the normal French greens, or even regular green bean recipe up a notch. These green beans wrapped in prosciutto prep is easy, and the presentation is unforgettable. You’ll believe that you were dining at a 5 star Michelin restaurant right in your own home!
What sets this Green Beans with Prosciutto recipe apart?
These elegant French green bean bundles wrapped in prosciutto feature tender green beans and savory cured ham, delivering authentic French flavor, gourmet or cozy dinner presentations.
• Simple and quick recipe
• Sautéed garlic butter green beans
• Gluten-free
• Health happy!
• Perfect for the holidays
• Elegant and elevates the classic green bean recipe
• Perfect accompaniment for countless dishes
If you buy frozen French green beans you might have seen “haricots verts” written on the package. I’d love to know how you pronounced it when you first saw it! So haricot verts in French is pronounced “ah-ree-koh vehr.”
See French isn’t that hard. Next time you go to the grocery store to get green beans for this green beans prosciutto recipe, you can say, I need to get some “haricot verts” in the veggie section.
Prosciutto in Italian in dry-cured ham which is made from pork leg that is salted and aged from months to even years. It’s the perfect meat in this French green beans with prosciutto recipe because it gives the green bean bundles a salty, slightly sweet and nutty flavor.
Ready for another French lesson, two in one day! In France, prosciutto is generally called “cured ham” which in French is called “jambon cru.” This is pronounced “zhahn-bohn kru.” I hope you’re having fun learning French!
• Low carb: compared to other veggies, for one cup of cooked green beans, there are 6 grams net of carbs. (yes, to guilt-free!)
• Keto: great protein, good fats, and low carbs. Eat your heart out!
• Helps maintain stable blood sugar: with its low carbs and high protein components
• Vitamins and nutrients: the combo give you vitamin C, K, folate, iron, zinc, and other B vitamins
Sticking with the typical French green beans style, long and thin beans are the best for green bean bundles. You can find pre-packaged green beans in the frozen food or the fresh produce section. For sure, Trader Joe’s always carries French Green Beans in their frozen foods.
• Fresh or frozen green beans: farmers markets often sell yellow or purple spotted green beans for a more fun fresh green bean bundle.
• Prosciutto: a savory melt-in-your mouth texture, elevating the dish
• Butter: attributes a rich flavor and gives a silky finish to the green beans
• Garlic: adds an aromatic depth and savory flavor to the green beans
• Salt and pepper: brings out the savory notes of green beans and prosciutto
Other SALTY Easy French Gluten-free recipes you’ll love:
Love gluten-free French dishes? Try these and you’ll be swooning too! CLICK on the recipe to see!
- French Buckwheat Crêpes
- French Roasted Potatoes
- French Blanquette de veau (famous veal stew)
- Gluten-free Almond Bread
- Gourmet French Potato Muffins
- French Cheese and Potato Gratin (Tartiflette)
French Green beans with Prosciutto
A simple French recipe of sautéed garlic butter green beans wrapped in prosciutto using green bean bundles for a beautiful low carb, keto friendly side dish.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 people 1x
Ingredients
Instructions
- Steam the green beans for ten minutes (longer if they are frozen) until they are HALF-cooked. After, remove from heat and keep the lid off.
- Sauté the garlic in butter for 5 minutes in a large fry pan.
- Add the green beans, salt and pepper into the fry pan and gently mix the beans into the garlic butter. Cover the beans with a lid.
- If the green beans start getting dry, turn the heat down and add a little more butter.
- The beans are finished cooking when they are still a nice brighter green color. Do not over-cook the green beans.
- When the green beans are cooked, divide them into six portions.
- Lay down a piece of prosciutto and place the green beans in a straight bundle in the middle. Wrap the meat around the green beans giving the meat a little twist with the end pieces creating a bow-like appearance.
- Serve as a side dish with your favorite meal! Bon Appétit!
Notes
This dish refrigerates well for 4-5 days or it can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb
