Warm green bean salad with prosciutto and almonds

Saute crisp beans with prosciutto and finish with fresh herbs and toasted almonds.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced
• 1 small fresh red chilli, seeded, finely chopped
• 6 slices prosciutto
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 400g green round beans
• 45g (1/4 cup) natural almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh continental parsley
• 15g butter

Energy 835kJ	Fat saturated 3.50g
Fat Total 16.00g	Carbohydrate sugars g
Carbohydrate Total 5.50g	Dietary Fibre 5.00g
Protein 9.00g	Cholesterol mg
Sodium mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the onion and chilli for 3 minutes or until soft. Add the prosciutto and garlic. Stir for 3 minutes or until aromatic.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, place beans in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 3 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain.

3. Step 3

   Stir beans and almonds into prosciutto mixture for 2 minutes or until warmed through. Remove from heat. Stir in mint, parsley and butter. Season with pepper.

Serves 4 as a side.

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