Recipe: Walnut and Pecan Pesto Green Beans
This colorful, satisfying dish can complement a main entree or serve as a light, flavorful meal of its own. The nuts and pesto over green beans boost the flavor and the nutrients.
Recipe: Walnut and Pecan Pesto Green Beans
Flavorful, colorful veggies
This colorful, satisfying dish can complement a main entree or serve as a light, flavorful meal of its own. The nuts and pesto over green beans boost the flavor and the nutrients.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
3 ounces toasted and chopped pecans
3 ounces toasted and chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fine chopped fresh garlic
9 cups cooked green beans, drained well
Directions
- put basil, parsley, spinach, pecans, walnuts and salt in food processor and mix until you have coarse puree.
- combine oil and garlic, add to mixture and mix until fully incorporated
- combine with cooked green beans and toss
- cover, label, date and refrigerate.
Nutrition information
Makes 15 servings
Each 1/2 cup serving contains:
Calories 150
Sodium 85mg
Sugars 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
Saturated fat 1.5g
Fiber 3g
Protein 2g
Carbohydrates 6g
