Green Beans with Pimentón - Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds fresh or frozen green beans
• 4 to 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Pimentón or more to taste
• 3 ounces cured ham, preferably Serrano, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Coarse sea salt, if needed