Green Bean Bundles

1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
3 Tbs butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 pieces prosciutto

Cook beans in a large pan of boiling water for 5 minutes; beans will still be crisp. Drain.
Place the beans in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and season with salt & pepper.
Divide the beans into 8 bundles.
Slice the prosciutto in half lengthwise. Gently tie the bundles of green beans together with a prosciutto slice.
Serve while still warm.

Serves 8

Recipe courtesy of the Delaware Department of Agriculture