Green Beans with Pesto
A simple and flavorful recipe for green beans with pesto, perfect as a summer side dish or paired with pasta for a light, Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound green beans, yellow beans or purple beans, or a mix of colors
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put the basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt and olive oil in a food processor and process briefly, until combined. Add the cheese and pulse until blended. Taste and adjust with more salt or olive oil if needed. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the beans in some olive oil until tender and slightly browned. It might be just 5 minutes for the small haricot verts variety. For the larger green beans, sauté them for about 10–15 minutes and cover the pan for part of that time.
- Toss the beans with enough pesto to coat them generously. Grind some black pepper over them just before serving and garnish with leftover sprigs of basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 983IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 2mg