Green Beans in a Mist

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 1.5 pounds green beans ends trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.5 lb onion peeled finely chopped
• 2 ounces thin- prosciutto finely chopped (omit oil)
• 6 servings salt 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, frequently stir oil, onion, garlic, and prosciutto until onion is lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes; keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a 4- to 5-quart covered pan, bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high heat.
3. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until tender-crisp when pierced, 6 to 12 minutes, depending on variety.
4. Drain beans and put in a shallow serving dish.
5. Pour onion mixture over beans.
6. Add salt to taste.