Receta de Judias Verdes con Jamón Serrano - Broad Green Beans with Serrano Ham Recipe

Ingredients

• 1lb fresh broad green beans (often sold as Romano beans), or string beans, ends removed
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 3cloves garlic, minced
• 1small onion, peeled and minced
• 4oz diced Serrano ham slices
• pinch of sweet smoked paprika
• splash of sherry vinegar
• sea salt, to taste

Preparation

STEP 1

In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the beans and boil for 5 minutes. Strain beans and shock in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain cooled beans well. 

STEP 2

Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the beans until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Lower heat to medium, add the garlic, onion, paprika and ham, and cook stirring occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes until the beans are tender. Add a splash of sherry vinegar and salt to taste. Serve with toasted crusty bread.