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Pesto Green Beans

5

  • Prep Time15 min
  • Total Time20 min
  • Makes8 servings
Green beans on a white plate served with a lemon

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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Tender-crisp green beans get a major flavour upgrade with the addition of nutty, garlicky pesto (homemade or store-bought).

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves

  • 4 cups packed basil leaves, (about 2 small bunches)

  • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds

  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 680 g green beans, ends trimmed

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

  • DROP garlic through spout of a food processor while 
it’s running. Add basil, almonds, Parmesan, lemon juice and salt. Pulse until finely chopped. With motor still running, slowly add oil, pausing after every couple of tbsp to scrape down side with a spatula.

  • BRING a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 min. Drain, then return beans to pot. Add pesto; stir to coat. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with lemon zest.

Kitchen tip

Pesto can be made 2 days ahead; or, save prep 
time by using 1 cup store-bought pesto.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 179, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 7g, Fat 16g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 247mg.

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