GREEN BEANS WITH MINT ALMOND PESTO

Green Beans With Mint Almond Pesto image

Provided by Pixies Kitchen

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