Pesto Green Beans
Pesto Green Beans are perfectly steamed green beans tossed with a homemade walnut basil pesto and toasted walnuts. Serve this simple yet elegant vegetable side dish for a quick weeknight dinner side or as part of a large holiday feast.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons walnuts; chopped
- 3-4 cups fresh basil
- lemon; zested and juiced
- 1 clove garlic; chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese; finely grated
- 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley; chopped
Instructions
Toast the chopped walnuts in a frying pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until they become fragrant and release a bit of oil. Remove from heat and set aside.- To Make the Pesto
- Add fresh basil, 1/4 cup walnuts, salt, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and half the lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse the mixture a few times. Then, with the motor running, slowly drizzle in 3-4 Tablespoons of olive oil.
- To Make Pesto Green Beans
- Wash and prepare the beans by removing the stem ends.
- Place green beans in a steamer basket, metal colander, or vegetable steamer. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes.
- Toss the warm beans with 2 Tablespoons pesto. Arrange on a platter and garnish with toasted walnuts and chopped parsley.
Notes
This pesto recipe makes a generous amount of pesto. You may halve the recipe or keep the rest in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 721mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g