Name: Pesto Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed); 0.5 cup prepared pesto (homemade or store-bought); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 0 Salt and pepper (to taste); 0 pine nuts or grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

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Pesto Beans

A simple and flavorful side dish featuring green beans tossed in homemade or store-bought pesto.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Side Dish

Servings 4 servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 Large pot
1 Colander
1 Large Bowl

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
0.5 cup prepared pesto homemade or store-bought
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
Salt and pepper to taste
pine nuts or grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Wash and trim the green beans. Cut them into smaller, bite-sized pieces if desired.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-5 minutes, until they are bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Drain the beans in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large bowl, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the blanched green beans to the bowl with the garlic-infused oil. Stir in the pesto, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the beans evenly.
Serve the pesto beans immediately. Garnish with pine nuts or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

For a vegan option, use vegan pesto or make your own.