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Pesto Green Beans

green beans with pesto and pine nuts
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup Pesto, (homemade or store bought)
  • Flaky salt, for serving

Method

  1. Fill a large pot with water, stir in the salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook, until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. 
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring often until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup of the pesto. Add the green beans and toss until coated, about 2 minutes.
  3. To serve, transfer the green beans to a plate, drizzle with the remaining ¼ cup pesto and sprinkle with flaky salt. Serve immediately.