Best Green Beans With Mint Almond Pesto Recipes

Green Beans With Mint Almond Pesto image

Provided by Pixies Kitchen

Categories Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 lbs French style green beans
2 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish
1/3 cup blanched almond, toasted
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Add green beans and cook until bright green and crisp tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When cooled, drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
Combine mint, almonds, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the zest in a food processor. With motor running add olive oil in a stream and blend until pureed for pesto.
Add pesto to green beans and toss until coated well. Transfer to large serving platter and garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 479, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.2

Pesto Green Beans image

Provided by WellsBells

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and rinsed
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon pesto sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Arrange green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Stir in garlic, pesto and salt. Saute 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Toss butter mixture with beans in a bowl.
Serve immediately.