WARM GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND BASIL

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Categories     Salad     Sauté     Low/No Sugar     Basil     Pine Nut     Green Bean     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts (about 1 1/2 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, minced
18 large fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Place beans in bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate.)
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and sauté until light brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add green beans to skillet; sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

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