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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

  • 1 ½ lbs green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2 tsp kosher salt 
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup pesto (homemade or store bought)
  • Flakey salt for serving

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of water, along with the salt, to a rapid boil. Add in green beans and allow to cook for 5 minutes, until bright green and tender. Transfer to a colander and allow to cool.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in pine nuts and allow to cook, stirring often until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add in ¼ cup pesto and stir until incorporated. Add green beans to the skillet and toss until coated and warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a large plate, top with remaining pesto and flakey salt. Serve immediately.